Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has reacted to the death of former Deputy Governor to Plateau State, and Senator representing Plateau South, Ignatius Longjan.
DAILY POST reported that Longjan died on Monday.
The 75-year-old lawmaker until his death was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
Reacting to his death, Dogara expressed his condolences to the family of the late lawmaker.
He described the deceased as a Distinguished leader who would be greatly missed.
Dogara on his Twitter page wrote: “Sen Ignatius Longjan was a Distinguished Nigerian and a leader par excellence.
“My heartfelt condolences to the Longjan family, the people of Plateau South Senatorial District, Plateau state and the @NGRSenate. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”