The Cross River State, Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has described late Pa Emmanuel Eba, as gifted peacemaker and community leader whose deft display of great wisdom in resolving difficult family impasses will be remembered for ages.
Late Pa Emmanuel Eba, is the father of the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba.
Hon. Odey who paid a condolence visit on Barr Eba at his Imaje country home, Yala LGA, Northern Senatorial District South South Nigeria to mourn the demise of his father in December, 2023, was accompanied by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ededem Ani and a friend, Mr. John Upan Odey.
In a condolence letter earlier sent to the state APC Chairman, Rt. Hon. Odey said there was no doubt about Late Pa Ogar’s remarkable life of integrity and dedication to hard work and business.
He said the late patriarch was a man blessed with great physical strength which gift he did not waste as he remained active, investing every waking hour in trade till the day he took his last breathe.
“Your father’s positive influence on his community is well noted within Yala,” he noted as he prayed God Almighty to grant Barr. Eba and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
He also prayed God to grant the soul of Pa Emmanuel Eba Ogar peaceful repose in His bossom.
Responding, Barr. Eba who reminisced on the bond he had shared with his late father, described him as his mentor and confidant, stating that no one can fill the gap created by his father’s death.
He thanked the Deputy Governor and his entourage for the love shown him at this trying moment and prayed God to reward them.
The visit featured signing of condolence register by the Deputy Governor among others.