Senator Salihu Ohize is Dead

Senator Salihu Ohize, former Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District is dead.

He died on Sunday afternoon at the National Hospital, Abuja; THE EAGLES reports. The cause of his death is still unknown.

In a statement released immediately after leaving the hospital where the deceased passed away, Senator Ahmed Ogembe, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District expressed sadness over the demise of a great icon and grassroots mobilizer.

He said: “It was a rude shock with deep sorrow to hear the unexpected and sudden death of Senator Ohize this morning; may God grant our people the fortitude to bear the priceless loss of a political colossus, ‘Rest In Peace.’”