A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh is dead.
Ogbeh, who was a former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, died on Saturday at the age of 78.
A statement by the Ogbeh family read: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh.
“He passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78.”
The family described Ogbeh as a man who “departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community.”
“We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the example he set,” the statement added.
The family stated that funeral details would be announced in due course and expressed appreciation to friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their prayers and support.
“We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch,” the statement read.
Thefrontrank reports that Ogbeh’s political career spanned decades, marked by his deep involvement in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.
As PDP National Chairman from 2001 to 2005, Ogbeh presided over the party during a critical phase of its dominance.
His tenure was defined by efforts to uphold internal democracy and party discipline, but also by a dramatic fallout with then-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
In 2005, Ogbeh was pressured to resign after criticising Obasanjo’s handling of political crises, particularly in Anambra State.
The circumstances surrounding his resignation, allegedly involving a tense visit from Obasanjo, sparked widespread debate about executive overreach and party autonomy.
