By Jude Opara, Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep sadness over the death of Senator Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi, who was aged 67.
In a statement on Monday, the party through its National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka described the late Nwaoboshi as a renowned politician.
“Sen. Nwaoboshi was a veteran politician, a resolute democrat and devout stalwart of our great Party. As a federal lawmaker, he represented the Delta North Senatorial District in the 8th and 9th Senate, and served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta.
“He became the first APC Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District when he decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to our great Party in June 2021. He was a two-term Delta State Chairman of the PDP. As pioneer Secretary of the PDP in Delta State, he effectively bolstered and entrenched the structure of the party in deft moves that earned him the sobriquet of “political oracle”, as he was fondly called. In his service as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta, he championed the cause of economic empowerment for his people as he promoted even development of the entire region.
“Sen. Nwaoboshi leaves behind an indelible record of exceptional public service to country. A grassroots mobilizer, fearless advocate for equity, inclusion and fairness, his passing has created a deep void that would be difficult to fill.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, political associates, the government and good people of Delta state during this difficult time”.
He prayed for the repose of his soul and for God to grant his family the fortitude to bear his demise.
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