By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
Former Governor of Enugu state and Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial Zone in the Senate , Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani has lamented over the death of former National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Vincent Ogbulafor.
Reacting to Ogbulafor's death in a statement on Saturday, October 8, 2022, Nnamani noted that the former PDP leader was a good administrator and consummate politician who contributed to the growth of the party .
Senator Nnamani said: “ with Ogbulafor’s death, the PDP has lost a strong pillar and a committed party man . His exit has created a huge vacuum “.
He noted that Ogbulafor died at a time when his wealth of experience in party administration was needed to resolve the seemingly intractable crisis within the party .
According to Nnamani, “ the PDP would have profited from Ogbulafor’s wise counsel and sagacity as the party moves closer into the 2023 general elections .
“We shall sorely miss him . He was a true party man who stood to be counted when it mattered . He was a fine gentleman who ensured the peace and unity of the PDP”.
He was however consoled that Ogbulafor left a track record of excellent services and an unwavering commitment to the ideals of nationhood.
Senator Nnamani who is Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa/NEPAD, prayed that God grants the deceased eternal rest and give his immediate family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
Ogbulafor was said to have died in a hospital in Canada. NNL.
