Mark, Uduaghan Pay Tribute to Late Agagu
Mark said in a condolence message that the former minister was a trust worthy and mature politician who played politics without bitterness.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Kola Ologbondiyan, Mark noted that the deceased neither pretended nor shied away from saying the truth no matter the circumstances.
``As a minister, Agagu distinguished himself as a goal-geter. As the then executive governor of Ondo, he recorded impressive outing as a performing governor.
``As a political leader he gave his people a sense of belonging," Mark said.
The senate president pointed out that Agagu would be remembered as a political leader who brought his people into the mainstream politics of Nigeria without compromising their interests.
He sympathised with the government and people of Ondo, especially the bereaved family, saying that Nigeria had lost one of her best politicians.
Meanwhile, Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has described the death of the ex-governor as very sad and unfortunate.
While eulogising him as a loyal party man whose contributions to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uduaghan added that the nation would indelibly miss him.
In Lagos, Felix Ofou, his press secretary, who spoke on behalf of the governor, noted that: "Agagu was a calm and easy going politician who ensured that peace reigned in Ondo State, even in the face of stiff resistance from the opposition."
Uduaghan recalled that Ondo State did not descend into political anarchy, neither did the state transform into a theatre of war as a result of the context for power that saw the deceased losing his seat as governor.
"Politics for him was not a do or die", he noted.
The Delta State helmsman similarly saluted the former governor's immense contributions to the growth and stability of the PDP, while lamenting that the "death was coming at a time when his wealth of wisdom and experience was most needed".
He commiserated with the late Agagu's family, the government, the PDP family and entire people of Ondo State on the unfortunate incident and prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
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Written by NEWSTRAWL ONLINE UPDATE
Sodiq Oyeleke is a Media, Human Resources, Project Management and Public Relations Practitioner
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