The death of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the 2023 general election in Delta, Chief Kenneth Gbagi, has been described as tragic, unfortunate, and heart-wrenching.
The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in his heartfelt condolences to the family of the former Minister of Education (State), commiserated with the people of Ughelli South Local Government Area and Oginibo community, in particular, over the demise of the renowned politician and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain.
Gbagi also a senior lawyer, businessman, and industrialist, passed on May 4 at 62, after a brief illness.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori noted that the departed Gbagi, a Criminologist, was Chairman, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, and, later, Minister of Education (State) during President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
Oborevwori said, “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I mourn the passing of a renowned politician and astute businessman, Chief Kenneth Gbagi, who passed on in Lagos on Saturday.
He prayed God to accept the deceased’s soul and grant fortitude to the family and friends he left to bear the loss.
