Sanwo-Olu mourns Tony Momoh
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has mourned the passing of former Minister of Information and Culture, Prince Tony Momoh.
The Governor described Momoh’s death as a colossal loss to Nigeria and the All Progressives Congress, APC.
A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Monday, said Nigeria would miss the rich experience and knowledge of the former Daily Times Editor, especially his contributions to national issues through politics and his editorial contents.
Sanwo-olu urged family, friends and colleagues of the deceased to work towards immortalising the late Momoh.
He said: “As a democrat, he played active roles in the formation of various political platforms at the transition stage of Nigeria from military dictatorship to civilian rule. He led his former party, the Congress for Political Change (CPC) to form the APC with other political Parties and contributed positively to the party’s victories in the
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Tinubu said Momoh was a statesman, patriot and exemplary journalist.
In a condolence message signed by his Media Officer, Tunde Rahman, the former Lagos State governor said the deceased was committed to Nigeria’s development.
He recalled the former minister’s days as a journalist.
Tinubu said: “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Chief Tony Momoh.
“I recall reading his interview in one of the national newspapers a few days ago where he restated his love of this country and his belief in its future.
“Momoh was a statesman and patriot resolutely committed to the unity and progressive development of this country.