Abuja – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday expressed very deep sadness over the passing of foremost nationalist and former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Othman Shagari, describing it as a national tragedy.
The party, which called on the Federal Government to name a national Institute after the former President, described the late Shagari as a man of peace, an exceptionally honest Nigerian, outstanding leader, quintessential administrator and a symbol of national unity, who made immeasurable sacrifices for the development, unity and stability of our nation.
PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, in a statement by its Director, Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan said, “Alhaji Shehu Shagari’s excellent performance as political party administrator, member of the House of Representatives, Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, variously as minister of Commerce and Industries; Economic Development, Pensions, Works and then Finance; in addition to his service as a governor of the World Bank and member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) committee of 20, all stood him out for the Presidency in 1979.
“Despite the challenges that faced the Second Republic, President Shagari remained dedicated in putting our nation on the path of national unity, economic growth and political stability, which was however, scuttled by the military coup staged by then Maj.Gen Muhammadu Buhari.
“That coup was a great disservice to our dear nation, as it reversed all the gains of the Shagari’s democratic rule and plunged us into serious national challenges, from which our nation has been struggling to recover.”
PDP commiserated with the Shagari family, the government and people of Sokoto State, the Council of State and the entire nation for this irreparable loss and prays the Almighty Allah to grant him eternal rest.
Meanwhile, the former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark yesterday lamented the death of 10 members of Benue State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a ghastly motor accident on Friday.
In a condolence message to the Benue state chapter of PDP and families of the victims, Mark lamented the death of the party faithful at a critical moment when their supports were mostly needed.
He prayed for the quick recovery of the survivours just as he counseled party faithful to be steadfast in spite of the challenges.
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Source: Daily Independent
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