The remains of former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, would be laid to rest in his home town, Obuohia, Itaja autonomous community in Olokoro Umuahia South of Abia State on July 28.
Ogbulafor died in Canada at the age of 73 on October 6, 2022 after a brief illness.
According to a statement release by his son, Uche Ogbulafor, a national day of tributes would be held in his honour on July 20 at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja.
“The family will be highly honoured to also have you join us to honour the late Prince Ogbulafor, at the event. As our Igbo brothers and sisters resident in Abuja and political associates, we particularly invite you to the national day of tributes and the Requiem Mass at The Church of Assumption, Asokoro on Wednesday July 19, 2023,” the statement read.
Late Ogbulafor, a distinguished statesman, an astute politician and a philanthropist, served meritoriously as Special Adviser (Economic Affairs) to the Governor of Abia State, Commissioner for Works, Lands, Housing and Transport in Abia State, Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Economic Matters and Special Projects, Presidency) National Secretary, and National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), among other positions of responsibility.
