The National Publicity Secretary of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mr Emmanuel Yawe is dead.
Former Secretary-General of the Forum, Chief Anthony Sani confirmed the incident to newsmen, saying that, “it is sad, I just read it on the ACF platform now that he is dead.”
It was learned the Yawe died in Abuja on Friday after a protracted illness.
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Also, a message confirming his demise to ACF members by the Forum’s Secretary General, Murtala Aliyu read that; “It is with heavy heart that I bring to your notice the passing away of our Publicity Secretary Chief EMMANUEL YAWE this morning
“I have intimated the Chairman Audu Ogbeh and he instructed that I should bring it to the notice of members. We will be visiting the family and will keep you informed about the burial arrangements. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace,” he said.
Yawe born on the 21st October 1956, died at the age of 65.
The ACF spokesman had on Thursday issued a condolence statement on behalf of the Forum on the death of the former Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Chaha.
Details later….