The former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and ex- National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh, is dead.
He died on Saturday at the age of 78.
A statement by the Ogbeh family on Saturday, said the elder statesman died peacefully on Saturday.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh.
“He passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78,” the statement read.
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The family described Ogbeh as a man who “departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community.”
“We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the example he set,” the statement added.
The statement stated that details of the funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course, while expressing gratitude to friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their prayers and support.
“We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch,” the statement concluded.