The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it is deeply saddened by the death of its federal lawmaker representing Plateau south senatorial district, Senator Ignatius Longjan.
The ruling party, however, described the late Plateau senator as loyal party man.
Senator Longjan who died Sunday evening was the vice chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism and a former deputy governor of Plateau state.
In a statement signed Monday in Abuja by the party’s spokesman, Lanre Issa-Onilu, the party described the late Longjan as “a loyal party man who championed party supremacy over personal interest in all party matters and decisions, as displayed in the emergence of the leadership of the current 9th National Assembly.
“The late Senator was a grassroots politician and progressive federal lawmaker who advocated for a smooth working relationship between the executive and legislature as a way of ensuring good governance and proper initiation and implementation of policies that impact positively on the people.
“We extend our condolences to Senator Longjan’s immediate family, constituents, the National Assembly, the government and entire people of Plateau state. May the Almighty God grant all comfort during this time of grief and may the soul of Senator Longjan rest in peace.”
