Buhari, Tinubu, Atiku mourn late minister
Buhari also added that the minister was a key component in his change agenda.
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Premium Times reports that the minister died in an auto accident along the Kaduna-Abuja highway.
President Buhari in a statement released by Garba Shehu, said “Barrister Ocholi was an accomplished and patriotic Nigerian, who was keen to accept the call to service at a time his country needed him.”
Also, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar expressed his sadness at the death of Ocholi on his Twitter timeline. Saying “Really saddened by the death of James Ocholi, the Minister of State for Labour, and his son. May they rest in peace.”
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu also said “The tragic death of Chief James Ocholi is shocking and sad.My condolences and prayers go to his family. RIP @olulateef.”
The wife of the minister reportedly died while receiving treatment at the hospital.
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