The People’s Democratic Party is mourning the death of its National Women Leader, Professor Stella Effah-Attoe.
In a statement on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, described Effah-Attoe’s death as a huge blow to the party, the academic community, and the nation as a whole.
He said, “Our hearts bleed! Our Party and Nation have lost one of our best and brightest.”
Prof. Effah-Attoe’s death is a huge blow not only to her family but also to the PDP, the academic community, the people of Cross River State, and indeed the Nation.
“Prof. Effah-Attoe was very brilliant, towering and magnificent in all spheres, but yet lived an exceptionally humble, pleasant, sociable, gracious, compassionate, and loving life.
“She touched lives in many positive ways and made pivotal contributions towards the growth and development of our Nation.
“She was a dedicated teacher, politician, author and fearless mobilizer who always stood for the truth; fought for justice, equity, and fairness and gave her energy, passion, and resources in the pursuit of the rights of women in Nigeria.”
He also highlighted her contributions to the PDP, especially in mobilizing women for greater participation in politics and governance.
Ologunagba said the PDP will always remember Effah-Attoe’s tireless efforts to rebrand and strengthen the party in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections.
“As the National Woman Leader of our great Party, she brought in an uncommon intellectual aptitude into Party administration especially in mobilizing women for greater participation in politics and governance
“The PDP will always remember her tireless contributions alongside other PDP leaders in the effort to rebrand and strengthen our great Party in the build-up to the 2023 general elections in line with the mission to rescue, rebuild, and redirect our nation from misrule,” he further stated.
The party commiserated with Effah-Attoe’s family, the people of Cross River State, and the academic community. It prayed for God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
