The Edo APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Col David Imuse Rtd has commiserated with the Otaru of Auchi, HRH Haliru Momoh Ikelebe III, over the death of former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh.
Col Imuse in a statement Signed by Assistant State Publicity Secretary, Victor Ofure Osehobo, grieved with the Otaru and Auchi Royal Family over the death of the prince, praying that God grants them, his immediate family and well-wishers the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
According to him, “The news of the passing of Prince Tony Momoh, who served as National Chairman of Congress for Progressive Change, (CPC) one of the legacy political parties, that gave birth to the All Progressive Congress came to the APC family in Edo state with a heavy heart.
“Prince Momoh, a seasoned journalist who made his mark and rose to become the nation’s Minister for Information, was a gentle soul, and a patriot, who was nice everyone who crossed his path. He was a Nationalist who radiated confidence in one Nigeria and, though a Prince, was humble and inspired many. We are deeply saddened by this loss.
“I pray that God grants the Auchi Royal family and all Edo people, the fortitude to bear this loss. On behalf of the leadership and membership of Edo State APC, I offer my deepest condolences.”