By Our reporter
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has extolled the virtues of late Bashir Tofa, describing him as a liberal statesman of broad political philosophy.
Umahi in a condolence message to the government and people of Kano which he personally signed in Abakaliki said that Tofa's political thought and aspiration was to have a nation of peace, equity and justice.
"The flagbearer of the National Republican Convention (NRC) in the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election was an accomplished industrialist who invested selflessly in humanity.
"We shall miss his sense of sound judgement and benevolence.
"We pray God to grant his soul eternal mercies and give his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,".
The governor in the statement, offered the bereaved family, the prayers and compassionate considerations of the government and people of Ebonyi as they mourn the departed statesman.
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has extolled the virtues of late Bashir Tofa, describing him as a liberal statesman of broad political philosophy.
Umahi in a condolence message to the government and people of Kano which he personally signed in Abakaliki said that Tofa's political thought and aspiration was to have a nation of peace, equity and justice.
"The flagbearer of the National Republican Convention (NRC) in the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election was an accomplished industrialist who invested selflessly in humanity.
"We shall miss his sense of sound judgement and benevolence.
"We pray God to grant his soul eternal mercies and give his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,".
The governor in the statement, offered the bereaved family, the prayers and compassionate considerations of the government and people of Ebonyi as they mourn the departed statesman.
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