Atiku,Umahi mourn Shagari

--Says He Died When Nigeria Needs him most

By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy

The Chairman of the South East Governors Forum and governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi has expressed great shock over the death of the former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, describing the late former President as a great asset to Nigeria.

Governor Umahi in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor and made available on his facebook wall described the death of Shagari as a national loss and prayed for the repose of his soul.

He said the former President was to the country a bridge builder, a true believer in the indivisibility and equity of the nation, a man who laid a solid foundation for the development of the nation.

"His death is a personal loss to me and the patriotic citizens of Ebonyi State. He was to Nigeria, a great leader, he believed in Nigeria. He was a great friend to Ndigbo having worked with one of our illustrious sons, the late Alex Ekwueme as his vice. As Nigerians mourn this great Iroko, it is my earnest prayer that we learn from his selfless leadership and commitment with which suprintend the affairs of Nigeria as a president"
  Similarly, the People Democratic Party Presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has taken to his twitter account to mourn the first republic President describing him as moulder of mind and nation.
  Atiku hinted that the demise of late Shaghari brought big shock to those who know him for his detribalized Nigerian.
   He,however, prayed for eternal rest of a man who gave his youthful strength in service of his fatherland, and for God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

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