Kalu and Orji mourn the death of former PDP chairman Ogbulafor
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Following the death of former People's Democratic Party National Chairman, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, the people of Abia have begun to express their sympathy to the family.
In his message of condolence made available to The PUNCH in Umuahia, former Governor of Abia State and Chief Senate Whip, Dr. Orji Kalu expressed sadness over the passing of the Olokoro in Umuahia Southern born politician.
Senator Kalu, while sympathizing with the government and people of Abia State, emphasized that the late politician had contributed to the growth and maintenance of democracy in Nigeria, having held various positions in the Nigerian political space.< /p>
The former governor conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Ogbulafor family, noting that the deceased "was a notable political figure in the country" and prayed for the eternal rest of the late politician.
According to him, "I received with pain the news of the death of the former national president of the People's Democratic Party, leader Vincent Ogbulafor.
"Having held various positions in the public sector, the deceased played a notable role in maintaining democracy in Nigeria.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ogbulafor family at this painful time.
"It is my prayer that God grant the family the courage to bear the loss and rest the soul of the late politician" and called on the Ogbulafor family to take comfort in the fact that their deceased patriarch lived a useful life.
Also in his message of condolence, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia Central, Senator Theodore Ahamefula Orji expressed sadness over Sir Vincent's transition Ogbulafor.
Committing to the government and people of Abia State, Orji, in a press statement signed by his Chief Liaison Officer, Ifeanyi Umere, said: "Chief Sir Vincent Ogbulafor has contributed immensely to the growth of our party and the maintenance of democracy in Nigeria.
"Having held various positions in Nigerian politics, he provided quality leadership that helped hold our party (PDP) together nationally.
"My constituency, Abia and Nigeria will miss his political advice.
"I therefore wish to convey my sincere condolences to the Ogbulafor family of Olokoro in Umuahia South, Abia, Nigeria and to the entire PDP family and pray for the eternal rest of their souls.
73-year-old Chief Vincent Ogbulafor is believed to have died early Friday morning in Canada.
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Following the death of former People's Democratic Party National Chairman, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, the people of Abia have begun to express their sympathy to the family.
In his message of condolence made available to The PUNCH in Umuahia, former Governor of Abia State and Chief Senate Whip, Dr. Orji Kalu expressed sadness over the passing of the Olokoro in Umuahia Southern born politician.
Senator Kalu, while sympathizing with the government and people of Abia State, emphasized that the late politician had contributed to the growth and maintenance of democracy in Nigeria, having held various positions in the Nigerian political space.< /p>
The former governor conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Ogbulafor family, noting that the deceased "was a notable political figure in the country" and prayed for the eternal rest of the late politician.
According to him, "I received with pain the news of the death of the former national president of the People's Democratic Party, leader Vincent Ogbulafor.
"Having held various positions in the public sector, the deceased played a notable role in maintaining democracy in Nigeria.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ogbulafor family at this painful time.
"It is my prayer that God grant the family the courage to bear the loss and rest the soul of the late politician" and called on the Ogbulafor family to take comfort in the fact that their deceased patriarch lived a useful life.
Also in his message of condolence, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia Central, Senator Theodore Ahamefula Orji expressed sadness over Sir Vincent's transition Ogbulafor.
Committing to the government and people of Abia State, Orji, in a press statement signed by his Chief Liaison Officer, Ifeanyi Umere, said: "Chief Sir Vincent Ogbulafor has contributed immensely to the growth of our party and the maintenance of democracy in Nigeria.
"Having held various positions in Nigerian politics, he provided quality leadership that helped hold our party (PDP) together nationally.
"My constituency, Abia and Nigeria will miss his political advice.
"I therefore wish to convey my sincere condolences to the Ogbulafor family of Olokoro in Umuahia South, Abia, Nigeria and to the entire PDP family and pray for the eternal rest of their souls.
73-year-old Chief Vincent Ogbulafor is believed to have died early Friday morning in Canada.
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