PDP mourns Shehu Shagari, urges FG to name a national institution after him
- Nigerians from all walks of life continue to mourn the demise of former president of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari
- His death has been described by the PDP as a national tragedy
- The party called on the federal government to name a national institution after Shagari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of former president of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, describing it as a national tragedy.
The party in a statement sent to Legit.ng by its spokesman, Kola Ologbodiyan, on Saturday, December 29, described the late Shagari as a man of peace, an exceptionally honest Nigerian, outstanding leader, quintessential administrator and a symbol of national unity, “who made immeasurable sacrifices for the development, unity and stability of our nation.”
The party said Shagari’s excellent performance as political party administrator, member of the House of Representatives, parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and minister; in addition to his service as a governor of the World Bank and member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) committee of 20, all stood him out for the presidency in 1979.
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“Despite the challenges that faced the Second Republic, President Shagari remained dedicated in putting our nation on the path of national unity, economic growth and political stability, which was however, scuttled by the military coup staged by then Maj.Gen Muhammadu Buhari.
“That coup was a great disservice to our dear nation, as it reversed all the gains of the Shagari’s democratic rule and plunged us into serious national challenges, from which our nation has been struggling to recover.
“The PDP is therefore, deeply sorrowful that President Shehu Shagari took his bow at the time our nation needs his wealth of experience the most, particularly in the quest to restore good governance, national cohesion and economic prosperity that have eluded us in almost four years,” the PDP said.
The PDP urged the National Assembly to further immortalise him, by mandating the federal government to name a foremost national institution after him.
The party commiserated with the Shagari family, the government and people of Sokoto state, the Council of State and the entire nation for his death and prayed the Almighty Allah to grant him eternal rest.
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Meanwhile, governors of the PDP have condoled with the family of Shagari and Nigerians over his death.
The governor in various statements seen by Legit.ng, sent condolences to the federal and Sokoto state government over Shagari's passing on Friday, December 28.
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