ABUJA/Nigeria: Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of former Delta North Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi, describing his passing as a painful loss to Delta State and the Nigerian political community.
In a condolence statement, Dafinone said the demise of Nwaoboshi, whom he described as a distinguished statesman and influential political figure, was not only devastating to his immediate family but also to the people of Delta State and the wider political class across the country.
“On behalf of my family and the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi’s family, the people of Delta North, the Niger Delta and his political associates,” Dafinone stated.
He noted that the late senator was widely respected for his depth of political wisdom and strategic insight, qualities that earned him the sobriquet “the Political Oracle” within Delta politics. According to Dafinone, Nwaoboshi’s counsel and political foresight shaped critical decisions and influenced generations of politicians across party lines.
Dafinone recalled that Nwaoboshi served Nigeria with dedication as a two-time Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District and as a two-term Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State, where he played a central role in party building and electoral strategy.
He added that until his death, the late senator remained a committed chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, where his experience and guidance continued to enrich the progressive cause in the state.
The Delta Central lawmaker also commiserated with the entire progressive family in Delta State, describing Nwaoboshi’s death as an irreparable loss to the state’s political structure.
“As we mourn his passing, we take solace in the enduring legacy of service, leadership and political mentorship he leaves behind,” Dafinone said, praying that God Almighty grants the late senator eternal rest and gives his family, loved ones and the people of Delta State the strength to bear the profound loss.
