By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
Former Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani has described the death of the Second Republic President of the Senate, Senator Joseph Wayas as a huge loss to the nation especially the political class.
Reacting to the demise of the elder statesman, Sen Nnamani who represents Enugu East in the Senate, noted that Dr. Wayas was a pathfinder who believed in the sanctity of the ballot as a vehicle for electing leaders at all levels.
Senator Nnamani who is the Senate Committee Chairman on NEPAD/Cooperation and Integration in Africa recalled that as President of the Senate, Dr. Wayas demonstrated competence, character, and discipline in running the affairs of the upper legislative chamber and by extension the National Assembly.
He noted the honest and robust contributions of Dr. Wayas not just to the legislature but to the overall development of the nation.
Sen Nnamani added that Dr. Wayas was one of the best and fertile minds that presided over the Nigerian Senate, saying “ We have lost a patriot and committed democrat who took the entire country as his constituency”.
He stated that Dr. Wayas believed in a fair and just society where no citizen is impeded or inhibited from pursuing his or her legitimate ambition on account of religion, ethnic or tribal leaning.
Sen Nnamani hopes that the slogan of one Nigeria, one destiny, and brotherhood no matter the differences in a tongue which Dr. Wayas espoused during his lifetime, would be the guiding light for the present and future generation of Nigerians.
He prayed that God in His infinite mercies grants Dr. Wayas eternal rest. NNL.
