• Gyang Pwajok
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the former senator representing Plateau North senatorial district and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the April 11, 2015 election, Senator Gyang Pwajok.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, he stated he received the news of Pwajok's death in the course of his official engagement in India.
The President condoled his family, the government and people of Plateau State on the passage of their illustrious son.
Buhari stated Pwajok’s demise was a great loss not only to Plateau State but Nigeria as a whole, given his invaluable contributions to the enthronement of peace in his state and development of the country.
“His life touched so many people. He was loved by so many. That is why there is grief all over the state and many parts of the country,” Buhari stated.
Buhari prayed God Almighty to comfort all who mourn Senator Pwajok and grant his soul eternal rest.