Chief Audu Ogbeh, former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is dead.
Aged 78, the elder statesman died peacefully on Saturday.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh.
“He passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78,” a statement by the Ogbeh family obtained by Persecondnews said.
The family described Ogbeh as a man who “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 example he set.
“We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch,” the statement said.
It said funeral arrangements would be announced later.
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