Senator Kawo, Harris Ogbole, John Odah, Benue South Progressive Elders Forum, others condole Senator Moro

The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, PhD, on Sunday returned to Abuja from Lagos, where he participated in a two-day joint retreat of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Constitution Review. The senator was met by a large number of sympathizers who waited to condole him over his losses.

Among the individuals and groups who visited were the senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Senator Sumaila Kawo; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Paul Harris Ogbole; Comrade John Odah, former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC); Hon. Agada Awochi, Member representing Ogbadibo State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly; and the Benue South Progressive Elders Forum, comprising personalities such as Comr. Abba Yaro, Amb. Mathew Sunday Adoli, Barr. Patricia Kupchi, Dr. Peter Ochijele, and Rt. Hon. David Idoko.

Others included Hon. Michael Unogwu, Arch. Anthony Obekpa, former Provost/CEO, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Jos, Prof. Joseph Okwori; Ichama Unity Forum; Akpali Development Association Worldwide; Ojigo Edumoga Development Association; Ugbokolo Youths, Abuja-based National Association of Benue Action Youths Movement (NABAYM); former Commissioner for Local Government Commission in Benue State, Hon. Mike Kondoun; and the wives of Rt. Hon. Solomon Onah, Dr. Chris Abbah, Rt. Hon. George Alli, and Hon. Odeh Igbe, among others.

While condoling Senator Moro, the leader of the Benue South Progressive Elders Forum, Ambassador Mathew Sunday Adoli, said they came to sympathize with the senator over the incidents that happened.

“We are here to sympathize with you and your family on the demise of your sons. Please, accept our heartfelt condolences. You are our friend, and we will continue to have you in our thoughts and prayers to pull through this trying moment,” he stated.

Senator Moro, in his response, said he was very grateful to the forum for the visit.

“I’m grateful that you are here to sympathize with me. I want to let you know that party politics should never divide us. I’m your senator, so feel free to talk to me always. We only know party politics during elections, but once elections are over, we become one. There’s nobody who has come to me with a request before that I haven’t met, except if I didn’t have the means.

“There’s a time for everything; it’s my turn to be senator today, and I will not be on the stage forever. For now, I only covet your prayers and support.

“I appreciate all of you, and I pray that our unity will continue to work for our collective good. Thank you for coming,” the senator added.

On his part, the National President of the Ichama Unity Forum, Engr. John Adoyi Ochigbo, said the elite socio-cultural organization of the Ichama people was deeply pained and sorrowful over the tragic incident.

“We can only imagine the depth of your grief at this moment. In such times, words often fall short, but please know that we stand with you in prayer and unwavering solidarity, trusting that God will grant you and your family the strength, comfort, and fortitude to bear this great loss,” he stated.

The Chairman of Ojigo-Edumoga, Abuja Branch, and National President of Akpali Development Association Worldwide, Andrew Ameh and Ododo Inalegwu Edwin, respectively, said they received the news of the incidents with shock and prayed God to comfort Senator Moro and his family.

Senator Moro thanked all those who came to sympathize with him. He said he was humbled by the show of love and support by Nigerians, stating that he’s greatly encouraged.

“I feel humbled by the love and support from Nigerians from all walks of life. I appreciate you all for coming, and may this calamity not befall any family. Thank you,” he added.