Audu Ogbeh, a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Minister of Agriculture from 2015 to 2019, is dead.
He died on Saturday, August 9, aged 78.
The was disclosure was made in a message from the family confirming the demise, according to reports.
“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.”
The message was however silent on cause of death and where he died.
Ogbeh was PDP chairman from 2001 to 2005 and served as minister under late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.