Former Senate President David Mark has described the demise of the former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, as a huge loss to the party and the nation at large.
Reacting to the demise of Ogbulafor in Abuja, in a statement by his media aide, Paul Mumeh, Mark noted that the deceased was a fine gentleman who was passionate and committed to the growth and sustenance of Democracy in the country .
“As a minister of the federal Republic, Ogbulafor demonstrated unwavering commitment to the ideals of nationhood. As national secretary, national chairman and a prominent member of the PDP board of trustees (BOT), he demonstrated uncommon loyalty to the party and the Nigerian State,” he stated.
The former Senate helmsman lamented the demise of Ogbulafor at this time when his wealth of experience in party administration would have been needed
to resolve the myriads of crises facing the party .
He added that Ogbulafor was one of the best and fertile minds in Nigerian political environment “because he was fair and firm in the discharge of his duties”.
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Mark noted that the late party leader will be remembered for his uncommon dedication to duty , humour, honesty and loyalty to his fatherland.
He urged PDP faithful, the government and people of Abia state to take solace in the fact that Ogbulafor left a good legacy worthy of emulation.
Mark prayed God in His infinite mercies to grant the deceased eternal rest and the immediate family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.