The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the death of the former minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof. Tam David-west, saying the country has lost a progressive voice who spoke truth to power.
The ruling party, in a condolence message signed by it spokesman, Lanre Issa-Onilu, Monday in Abuja, recalled late David-west strong advocacy for oil sector reforms, particularly the passage of a mutually-beneficial Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), fixing moribund refineries and ending the fuel subsidy racket that was a drainpipe on the country’s resources.
“Indeed, Nigeria has lost a progressive voice and social critic who spoke truth to power. An erudite scholar, the late Tam David-West always held our leaders to account on issues of good governance.
“While the death of the late patriot is painful and a sad loss, we take solace with the fact that he lived an accomplished and impactful life. In death, we remember and celebrate a man who served the country diligently and championed the cause of the poor and underprivileged.”
The statement, however, condoled with the late Tam David-West family members, friends, colleagues, the people and government of Rivers state and prayed the Almighty God gives them the strength to bear the loss.
