A former Governor of Abia state, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the demise of the pioneer Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party and former Governor of Plateau State, Chief Solomon Lar as a big blow to the nation.
Kalu who described the late politician as a symbol of statesmanship in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser, Oyekunle Oyewumi, said, “Chief was an accomplished humanitarian and a consummate politician.
“He touched the lives of many less privileged in the society through his philanthropic gestures.
“He was a detribalized Nigerian who built friendship and relationships across boundaries irrespective of age, social status, religion, race and tribe.
“Above all, he lived a fulfilled life worthy of emulation and will be remembered for his forthrightness on national issues”.
Kalu urged the Lar family to take solace in the fact that he contributed immensely to the social, economic and political development of Nigeria while leaving behind good children to uphold his legacies.
He further commiserated with the PDP, government and people of Plateau State and prayed God to grant him eternal test.
