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Suntai had good reputation, loved his people – Obasanjo

A former President , Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has joined other eminent Nigerians in mourning the late former governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, stating that he left a good legacy and loved his people.
The former president in a letter of condolence he sent from Kigali , Rwanda , on Friday, to the current Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku , a copy of which was made available to our correspondent , noted that though Suntai died at young age, he would be remembered for his courage and contributions to the public service .
The letter dated June 29 , 2017 , read in part : “Though his life was short , many will remember him for his life of struggle , his courage, his contributions to the public service , and for his favourable political disposition towards his kinsmen .
“ By so doing, he left a rich legacy and good reputation and honour which many much older than him could not attain. Though physically dead , he lives on in many hearts and memories and would forever be remembered by many who knew and loved him . ”
The former President described the death of the former governor, as a loss not only to his family , his friends and associates , Taraba State but indeed, the entire nation.
The statement added, ” Pharmacist Suntai was an outstanding Nigerian and leader who contributed immensely to the development and stability of Taraba State and Nigeria as a whole .
“ The vacuum created by his death would undoubtedly be difficult to fill . ”
Suntai who was involved in a helicopter crash in October 2012, reportedly died in Houston, Texas , in the United States on Wednesday .
Mr Emmanuel Bello, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Darius Ishaku on Public Affairs confirmed the incident.
He was aged 56 .

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