A one-time deputy governor of Plateau State, Mr. Michael Botmang, has died. He was aged 76.
Mr. Botmang who was two term deputy to Mr. Joshua Dariye between 1999 and 2007 had been ill for sometime before passing on in his home town of Zawan in Jos South Local Government Area of the state.
He was acting governor from November 13, 2006 to April 27 following the impeachment of Mr. Dariye by six members of the State House of Assembly.
The impeachment was declared invalid by the Supreme Court which also ordered Dariye’s reinstatement.
Former commissioner of information in the state, Mr. Sylvanus Namang, confirmed the death. He said Botmang died early yesterday.
Governor Jonah Jang has paid tributes to the deceased, saying he served humanity to the best of his ability.
Jang also lauded Botmang’s contribution to democracy in the country and his passion for a better Plateau State. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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