Ette, Tambuwal, Ihedioha, others pay tributes to late Rep. Amadi

Henry Omunu, Abuja

Former Speakers of the House of Representatives, Patricia Ette and Aminu Tambuwal as well as former Deputy Speakers, Emeka Ihedioha and Babangida Nguroje on Tuesday paid glowing tribute to the forthrightness, dexterity and tactfulness of the late President of the Pan-African Parliament, H. Bethel Amadi, who died recently.

Amadi a former chief whip of the House of Representatives in the 6th National Assembly who eventually became the president of the Pan- African Parliament had died in Abuja, after a protracted ailment that kept him from the public glare for a long time.

He won election into the House in 2003 and also won re-election for two more consecutive terms which paved way for him to be elected to the office of the chief whip in 2011 after which he contested and won election as president of the continental parliament.

At a valedictory session of the House held in his honour, the two former speakers eulogized the departed lawmaker for his steadfastness, dexterity and forthrightness, saying that he was very dedicated to his duties.

While Ette said that she is consoled that the late Amadi was a hardworking, loyal and committed lawmaker and a good legislator, Tambuwal in his eulogy said that his path crossed with the late lawmaker when they were inaugurated in June 2003 as members of the House.

He added that they worked together in many House standing committees, describing him as a patriotic and dedicated lawmaker.

In his separate tribute, former Deputy Speaker and Governor-elect of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha said that for all intents and purposes, the late lawmaker was a wonderful personality.

He promised to ensure that the lawmaker is immortalized by his administration when he is eventually sworn in as governor on May 29.

Also, in his remarks, Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara said that the late lawmaker had positively touched many lives and had worked effectively during his short sojourn on earth.