Former minister, ex-PDP chairman Audu Ogbeh dies at 78

Ogbeh

Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, is dead.

He died on Saturday at the age of 78.

A statement by the Ogbeh family on Saturday said the elder statesman died peacefully on Saturday.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh.

“He passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78,” the statement read.

The family described Ogbeh as a man who “departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community.”

“We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the example he set,” the statement added. Punch