Condolence: Gov Okorocha Writes Shagari’s Family, Contends He Lived And Died a Peaceful Man.

Governor of Imo State and Chairman, Progressive Governors’ Forum, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has said that the election of Alhaji Shehu Shagari in 1979 as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces of Nigeria after decades of military rule reawakened the democratic Consciousness of Nigerians.

The governor therefore described Alhaji Shagari’s death this time, at the age of 93, as historic and thought-provoking.

The governor said that the Sokoto State born former President was a peace loving Nigerian who, throughout his stay on earth cherished, pursued and ensured peace.

The governor extended his heartfelt Condolences to the people and Government of Sokoto State, the family members of the dead patriot, and to President Muhammadu Buhari.

He prayed to God to grant the family and all those he left behind to mourn him the consolation they need.