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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday described the death of the former Head of the defunct Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan, as a national tragedy.
National Publicity Secretary, (PDP) Debo Ologunagba, in a statement, said the late Chief Shonekan was a very courageous, humble, and patriotic leader; a bridge builder and extraordinary statesman, who, he stated dedicated his life and made immense sacrifices to ensure the unity and stability of Nigeria c in the heat of the political crisis that threatened the country’s corporate existence as a nation following the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
He added that the late Head of the Interim National Government was an accomplished personality and a visionary leader, whose efforts in applying his vast experience as a consummate lawyer and businessman to reposition the nation, despite the daunting challenges faced by his three-month regime between August and November 1993 cannot be forgotten.
Ologunagba said “Chief Shonekan’s commitment to the entrenchment of democracy was evident in his determination to restore the rule of law and transparency in governance.
“Even outside the office, Chief Shonekan remained committed to the unity, stability, and development of our nation. Our Party grieves that he left the stage at the time the nation needed his wealth of experience and wise counsel the most.
“The PDP commiserates with the Federal Government, the government and people of Ogun State, and the Shonekan family and prays to God to grant the nation and the bereaved family the fortitude to bear this huge national loss.”
