Breaking: Former Governor Of Taraba State Dies In US

The former governor of Taraba State, Dambaba Suntai is reported to have died in the United State of America. 

Dambaba  flew the light plane that crashed on October 25, 2012, but never fully recovered from the accident.

The news of his death threw Jalingo, the Taraba capital, and the rest of the state into mourning, as people gathered in groups to discuss his death and found it difficult to face the reality of his passing.

He was regarded as the architect of the modern Taraba due to his focus on infrastructure development, which changed the face of the state from a rural to a fledging state.

Governor Darius Ishaku, in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Hassan Mijinyawa said he received the news of his death with great shock.

He commiserated with the Suntai family and the entire people of the state over the loss and prayed to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Ishaku described Suntai as a great gift and asset who contributed immensely to the development of the state by creating the framework that made it possible for him to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

He noted that his predecessor’s candour and decisiveness were still fresh in the minds of the people, particularly the love he displayed to all manner of men in the state.

In the same vein, Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha expressed deep shock over the death of Suntai, saying it was a rude shock.

Also reacting to the death of his erstwhile colleague, the former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi said Suntai’s death was painful and prayed to God to grant him eternal rest, and to grant to his family and the people of Taraba State the fortitude to accept His will.

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, described as an incalculable loss to the nation, the death of the former governor of Taraba State.

Ekweremadu said Suntai gave a good account of himself as a politician, public administrator and party man.
He said: “This is an incalculable loss not only to the people of Taraba State, but also to the Peoples Democratic Party family, and the nation in general.

“We had all prayed for his full recovery following the air mishap of October 2012.

“This is very sad news, for he was a leader that loved his people, for he gave a good account of himself as a politician, public administrator, a man of peace, patriot, party man, and nation builder.

“He will be sorely missed, but like all great men, he is immortalised by his selfless service to God and humanity.”

Ekweremadu condoled with the family of the late politician, government and the people of Taraba State, as well as the entire nation.

He also prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased.