The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it is grief-stricken over the death of one of its founding members, former National Chairman, former National Secretary, and former Minister of State, Special Duties, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor.
In a statement, Saturday, signed by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Olugonagba, the party said Prince Ogbulafor was an exceptionally patriotic leader, a detribalized Nigerian and quintessential democrat who dedicated his skills, resources, and energies in selfless service towards the unity, stability, democratic advancement and economic development of our nation.
The said that- “As the National Secretary of the PDP, Prince Ogbulafor played key roles alongside other leaders of our Party in laying a solid foundation for effective Party management and administration as well as development and implementation of our robust policy guidelines that led to key accomplishments of successive PDP administrations in the country.
“As PDP National Chairman as well as Minister of Special Duties, he displayed a unique leadership capacity in leading the PDP to effectively deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
“The PDP mourns over this great national tragedy especially coming at this point in our national life when our Party and indeed the nation need his wealth of experience the most.
“The PDP commiserates with the Ogbulafor Family, the Government and people of Abia State, the PDP in Abia State as well as the people of Olokoro, Umuahia South of Abia State and pray to God to grant us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”