By Tony Edike
ENUGU–GOVERNOR Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has expressed sadness at the demise of former Chief of General Staff and Military Vice President, Admiral Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu saying that the nation has lost a one of its patriotic and humane statesmen.

In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chukwudi Achife, the governor described the late former CGS as a man who had set an example in modesty, humility and peaceful disposition while serving at the highest level of government.

He noted that as a politician, Admiral Aikhomu remained a moderate figure who actively sought peace even in the most turbulent situations and left enduring impressions in the minds of younger people as to how politics could be played without much rancour and acrimony.

Chime further said that the ex naval chief till his passage remained committed to the ideal of building a united and prosperous nation adding that his death came at a time when the country needed wise and elderly counsels to forge ahead.

Praying for the peaceful repose of his soul, Chime condoled with his Edo State counterpart Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the family of the deceased urging them to take solace in the fact that the late statesman left a legacy of positive and fruitful contributions to his society in his lifetime.