Tinubu urges politicians to emulate late Wayas

President Bola Tinubu had called on Nigerians, particularly the political elite, to emulate the virtues of the former Senate President, late Dr Joseph Wayas, who was buried in his home town of Bassang in Obanliku LGA of Cross River State on Saturday.
Wayas died in London on November 30, 2022 at the age of 80. He was Senate President from 1979 to 1983.
The President said that the late Wayas lived for the unity of the country and described him as a peaceful man whose public service records remain indelible.
The president was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume
Also speaking at the funeral, which had an array of dignitaries and politicians in attendance, was the Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu.
He said that the state will uphold and remember the legacy of Wayas