Barely two months after the death of Senator Benjamin Umajumogu, another Senator is dead.
He is the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Ignatius Longjan.
Longjan reportedly died in a hospital located in Abuja.
Meanwhile, Governor Simon Lalong has described Longjan as a man of honour.
A statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Monday on behalf of the governor described the lawmaker’s death as devastating.
Lalong said the death of the elder statesman is a huge loss to not only his family, the people of Plateau South Senatorial District, but the entire state because of his immense contributions to the development of the State and the nation.
He said, “We have lost a man of honour and candour who in all his affairs always put the interests of Plateau State first. His humility, humanity and wealth of wisdom were always at the display when he weighed on any issue that concerns people. We will surely miss him.”
The Governor also recalled how he served Plateau State steadfastly and loyally from 2007 to 2015, and also played a significant role in ensuring political stability in the state all through the period of various security challenges that the State passed through.
