Godwin Udoh, Asaba
A stakeholder of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ndokwa, Delta State, Rear Admiral Mike Ojinika Onah (rtd), has described the passing on of Sen. Patrick Enebeli Osakwe, as the ‘loss of an iroko’ in Ndokwa nation.
Onah, while reacting to the death of Osakwe in a statement, said he had lost a brother, friend and bridge builder in Ndokwa land.
He said the late Osakwe was passionate about the unity and development of Ndokwa land while alive, stressing that the unfortunate news of Osakwe’s death in London was a big blow, not only to him, but the entire Ndokwa nation, and Delta State in general.
Admiral Onah recalled the stint of Sen. Osakwe as Senator representing Delta North , stressing that it ushered in much development and unity.
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The revered elder statesman added that as a close ally to the deceased, he found Osakwe a true Patriot whose actions were motivated by love for the collective interest of his people.
“Words fail me to describe the passage of a true son of Ndokwa. Osakwe was an icon, a Pathfinder whose wealth of experience in business and politics was felt by all and sundry. Indeed, Ndokwa has lost a patriotic lroko.”
He, therefore, prayed God for the repose of Osakwe’s soul, while condoling the immediate family as well as the Ndokwa nation and the entire Delta PDP family to take solace in the good works of the deceased which are tangible in the hearts of all and sundry.