Former Minister Audu Ogbeh is Dead

A Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Audu Ogbeh is dead.

Ogbeh who served as minister of agriculture from 2015 to 2019 died on Saturday August 9 aged 78.

“He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service and dedication to our nation and community. We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the examples he set,” his family announced in a statement.

“Details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course. We thank friends, colleagues and well-wishers for their prayers and support during this time. We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch.”

Ogbeh was PDP chairman from 2001 to 2005 and served as minister under late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.