President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu, joining Plateau State Government and indigenes in mourning the passing of the renowned politician.
According to a statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Tuesday, President Buhari commiserated with leaders and members of the National Assembly, friends and political associates of the former Deputy Senate President, who dedicated most of his life to service of his people.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed, believing his legacy of reconciliation and promotion of peaceful co-existence will always be remembered, especially in bringing more harmony in his state and the country at large.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday said it is heartbroken over the death of one of its leading elders, a member of its Board of Trustees (BoT) and former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ibrahim Nasir Mantu.
A statement issued by Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary said the party is indeed devastated and inconsolable over this huge tragedy which has befallen not only the PDP but our entire nation, Nigeria, at large.
It added that Senator Mantu was “a highly resourceful leader, an excellent lawmaker, exemplary democrat and dazzling political mobiliser; a very humble and detribalized statesman, who spent his life in innumerable sacrifices towards the unity, stability and economic development of our dear fatherland.”
The PDP recalled “the incalculable contributions by Senator Mantu, who brought his love for the nation as well as his skills to bear in the Senate where he served as Chairman, Senate Committee on Information as well as the Deputy Senate President.
“As the Deputy Senate President, Senator Mantu played key roles in stabilizing the Senate for greater legislative productivity. His political dexterity as the Chairman of Joint National Assembly Constitution Review Committee from 2001 to 2003 and from 2003 to 2007, laid the strong foundation for successful reviews of the constitution to reflect the aspirations of Nigerians.
“Senator Mantu was a pillar in the PDP and our party will never forget his sacrifices to ensure the success and growth of the PDP at all levels.
“Above all, Senator Mantu was a good man, a God-fearing soul, who spared nothing in ensuring the wellbeing of others above personal pursuits.
“Senator Mantu’s death is indeed a big blow to our party, but we draw solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life and made impart in his calling as a patriot,” the statement said.
It added that given that the PDP is grieving at this moment, the meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) earlier slated for today, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in honour of Senator Mantu.
The party commiserated with the Mantu family, the PDP fold in Plateau state, the people of Plateau Central as well as the entire state.
It also prayed to God to grant eternal rest to the faithful departed and to the bereaved, the fortitude to bear this huge loss.
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