By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The first chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo State chapter, Chief Solomon Aguele is dead.
He died at the age of 88.
Late Solomon Aguele hails from Okaigben Ewohimi in Esan South East Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement signed by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the State Caretaker Committee of the party and made available to Journalists, he described Late Chief Aguele as someone who served the party with distinction and dedication from 1999 to 2007.
His words “Chief Solomon Aguele was a committed leader whose steadfastness, wisdom and devotion to democratic ideals laid the strong foundation upon which our party continues to stand today.
“His leadership during the formative years of our great party in Edo was pivotal to the growth and successes recorded.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, political associates, and all who mourn his departure.
“Chief Aguele will be remembered for his humility, loyalty, and enduring contributions to the PDP and to the development of Edo State. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Newstracktoday reports that late Solomon Aguele has held the position of Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State since inception of the present democratic dispensation in 1999 till 2007.
He was a loyal acolyte of late Chief Tony Anenih whom he passionately describes as his leader.
The two have been together politically since 1978, when he was made the secretary of the defunct National Party of Nigeria in then Agbazilo Local Government Area of old Bendel State when Anenih was the state chairman of the party.
Newstracktoday also reports that the people of Okaigben Ewohimi will forever miss the person of late Chief Solomon Aguele following his numerous contributions to the development of their community.