Joseph Wayas, a former president of the senate in the Second
Republic, has died at the age of 80.
According to Christian Ita, special adviser to the Cross
River governor on media and publicity, Wayas died in the early hours of Tuesday
in a London hospital.
Ben Ayade, Cross River governor, was quoted as saying Wayas’
death is a “monumental loss” to the state and Nigeria.
The governor said Wayas left “indelible footprints on the
sands of time”.
“As a state, Cross
River is in pains as we mourn the passing of our illustrious son. He was a rare
gem. Dr Wayas’ demise is indeed a monumental loss to our dear state and
Nigeria,” Ayade was quoted as saying.
“As Senate President, Dr Wayas contributed to the deepening
of Nigeria’s democratic ethos through his robust and vibrant leadership of the
upper legislative chamber.
“And since his retirement from active politics, the former
Senate President had been playing a fatherly and stabilising role in the
politics and affairs of our state.”
The governor condoled with the family of Wayas and said his
death is a “collective loss and the pains a shared one”.
“We are with you in this moment of grief. We have you in our
hearts and prayers,” he said.
Wayas, born May 21, 1941, served as Nigeria’s senate
president between 1979 and 1983.
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