President Jonathan Condoles Guobadia Family

President Jonathan Condoles Guobadia Family

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep condolences to the family of late Dr. Abel Guobadia, a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Dr. Guobadia passed on to glory on Friday, February 4 th .

President Jonathan recalled that the late INEC boss dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria , in various capacities, but most notably as the country's election commission chairman from Year 2000 to 2005.

The President praised the stewardship of the late Dr. Guobadia, saying that the country has lost an excellent public servant and diplomat.

He said that Dr. Guobadia passed on at a time his experience in election matters was most needed, as Nigeria prepares for the national elections in April, 2011.

President Jonathan expressed condolences with the Guobadia family, the government and people of Edo state and the nation and prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed.

PR/Yinka