Mystery, Shock Shades Kenneth Gbagi’s Death
A former Minister of Education and industrialist, Kenneth Gbagi who flew the flag of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the 2023 governorship election in Delta State is dead. He was aged 62.
Gbagi, a foremost Criminologist and senior lawyer, served as junior minister during the era of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
He hailed from Oginibo community in Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State and was a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on whose platform he had successively tried to become governor of Delta State.
His failure to realise his bid on the platform of the PDP led him to the SDP in 2022 on whose platform he contested and lost the election to Sheriff Oborevwori of the PDP.
He was reported to have died on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in unclear circumstances.
His Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Kenneth Orusi, also confirmed that Gbagi was dead. “Yes. It is true. But I can’t immediately tell you this was what caused it.”
A statement by the family also confirmed that the enigmatic Gbagi was dead but silent on the circumstances.
The statement, signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi, reads: “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother.
“Olorogun Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, former Minister of Education, departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.
“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities.
“We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
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