Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, former military and Civilian Governor of the defunct Midwest and Bendel is dead.
Mr Sam Ogbemudia Jr, confirmed the death of his father to journalists at the deceased’s residence on Friday in Benin. He said his father died on Thursday at a private hospital in Lagos at the age of 84, adding that he would miss everything about his father.
He said his father taught him almost everything in life, from childhood to adult. Ogbemudia said: “I learnt so much from him. He was a wonderful man. I will miss everything about him.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late Ogbemudia was a former Military administrator of the old Mid-Western state from September 1967-1975.
Ogbemudia was elected Governor of the defunct Bendel August 1983 on the platform of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN). Meanwhile, Mrs Elizabeth Ativie, Deputy Speaker, Edo House of Assembly, has described the late Ogbemudia as a detribalised Nigerian.
Ativie told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Ogbemudia’s transition was a sad loss to the nation. She described Ogbemudia as an elder statesman and an apostle of democracy who maintained a firm belief in the rule of law and fair play.
“The news was shocking; we have lost a leader and bridge builder. He has contributed a lot to sustain democracy and the development of the nation. “He is a good adviser, no matter the issue you take to him, you are sure that you will get good advice from him,” she said.
According to her, the power of life and death is in the hand of God. We have to accept it as the will of God. “I condole with the members of the deceased’s family and pray God to grants them the fortitude to bear the loss. We will miss his fatherly advice.”
