Sen. Ike Ekweremadu has expressed deep grief over the death of the Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
He noted that the late elder statesman was a “sage and democrat”.
“I received with a heavy heart the news of the passing on of the Second Republic President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
“He was a democrat by nature, orientation and conviction.
“He was a patriot par excellence, a detribalised elder statesman, bridge-builder, servant-leader, and an epitome of humility, who served the nation and humanity most creditably.
“In and out of office, Shagari clothed the office of the President with decorum and social grace,’’ he said.
“I, therefore, send my heartfelt condolences to his family, the government and good people of Sokoto State, President Muhammadu Buhari, and the nation over this irreparable loss.
“May God grant his soul eternal repose,” he said.
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