Loud Whispers

A Second Republic Senator and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in the South-South from Delta State, Spanner Francis Okpozo is dead.

The octogenarian politician died on Monday after a brief illness, close family relatives disclosed.

Okpozo, who hails from Ozoro in Isoko North Council Area of Delta State, is one of the leading voices of the APC from the region and was said to have died in an undisclosed hospital in the state.

Governor Okowa in a condolence message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu extended his heartfelt condolences to the Isoko nation and the APC over the loss. sunnewsonline reports.

The statement read: “We have lost a great man whose contributions to the literary world can best be described as legendary, inspirational and worthy of emulation.

“The late Senator Okpozo, a distinguished lawmaker and elder statesman, will be remembered for redefining the place of service and patriotism in Nigeria’s development.

“He will be sorely missed by all and sundry whose lives he affected in many ways. I therefore urge all who mourn the demise of the late Senator F.S. Okpozo to take solace in the fact that his was a life of integrity and great accomplishments.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta State, I mourn with the family of the late Distinguished Senator Francis Spanner Okpozo, the Isoko Nation, and the APC on the demise of the erudite Senator.”