BREAKING: Huge tears as popular former Nigerian minister dies

Barrister Kenneth Gbagi, a former minister of state for education, has transited to the great beyondLegit.ng reports that Emuoboh, son of Gbagi, announced the death of his father on behalf of the familyThe late politician was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 election in Delta stateLegit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism.

Asaba, Delta state – A former minister of education, Kenneth Gbagi, has died.

Gbagi, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the 2023 election in Delta state, passed away on Saturday, May 4, aged 62.

Prominent Delta politician, Kenneth Gbagi, is dead. Photo credit: Kenneth Gbagi
Source: FacebookThis sad development was made known late Saturday night, May 4.

A statement signed by his eldest son, Emuoboh Gbagi on behalf of the Gbagi family, reads:

“It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM, OON; former minister of education, departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.”The statement added:

“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities.“We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”More to read from Delta state“Tragedy”: Police take action as woman kills one-year-old son in DeltaOkuama killings: Nigerian Army releases Delta monarchDelta state commissioner caught with guns? Fact emerges”Soldiers started the whole thing”: Eyewitness provides fresh account of cause of Delta killingsGabriel Aduku: Ex-minister dies at 80Legit.ng earlier reported that the immediate-past chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Gabriel Aduku, passed on in the United States of America (USA) following a brief illness.

Shuaib Abubakar, the incumbent minister of steel development, reacted to the former minister of state for health’s demise in a statement.

Abubakar praised Aduku’s commitment to service and nation-building which he said “has set a remarkable precedent”.

Source: Legit.ng