The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock over the news of the demise of one of its founding fathers, former Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman and former Minister of Works and Housing, Chief Tony Anenih, the Iyasele of Esanland.
PDP in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan described Chief Anenih as a great Nigerian, a light bearer, brilliant administrator, fine officer, quintessential nationalist and democratic icon, who made innumerable sacrifices for the unity, stability and development of Nigeria.
It added that Chief Anenih, who was known in the political circle as “Mr. Fix it”, owing to his ability to find solutions to very knotty political and governance issues, remained a colossus with unparalleled array of legacies which would be celebrated for generations.
The statement observed that his roles in ensuring the stability, not only of the party but also for the nation at large, stood him out as a patriot who dedicated his life for the service of humanity.
“The PDP is particularly pained that Chief Anenih left the stage at the time the party and the nation needed his wealth of experience the more, especially in our collective quest to restore good governance and democratic ideals in our country.
“The PDP therefore condoles with the Anenih family, the government and people of Edo state and pray that God will grant the nation the fortitude to bear this monumental loss”, it said.
It will be recalled that Chief Anenih who death was confirmed by multiple sources on Sunday evening died at the Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment, at the age of 85.
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