Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday mourned the dead Secretary of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ojo Maduekwe and novelist, Elechi Amadi.
In separate condolence messages released in Abuja by his media adviser, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan saw their demise as sad loss to the country.
The former president said that both men made significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and development.
He described Maduekwe as “a nationalist, foremost administrator and intellectual giant, who contributed so much to the task of nation building”.
Jonathan added: “In service to fatherland, Maduekwe, at different times, held critical leadership positions where he made significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and the evolution of the nation’s democracy.
“He was urbane in his disposition to politics and was blessed with an uncommon clarity of mind and thought which he freely deployed in the search for answers to the nation’s development challenges.
“Whether as a lawyer, politician or diplomat, Maduekwe was deeply committed to the process of building national and international bridges, for which he will always be remembered.”
On the exit of the literary giant, Jonathan said: “Amadi was a renowned writer and patriot who served his country meritoriously through his literary works and
exemplary performance in public service.
“As an author, his works helped change the story of a continent, by rendering accurate accounts of profound African life and traditions as a counterpoise to inexact stereotypes.
“A man of many parts, Amadi equally acquitted himself as a soldier, educator and dedicated administrator who was committed to the path of
peace, unity and progress.”
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