BEVERLY HILLS, CA, October 09, (THEWILL) – The Plateau State Government Wednesday said Chief Solomon Lar, 80, a former Governor of the State and pioneer National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, died in the United States of America today, after a protracted ailment.
James Mannok, the Chief Press Secretary to State Governor, Mr. Jonah David Jang told reporters that the Governor was informed of Chief Lar’s demise earlier today.
He told reporters to await a formal statement from his office.
THEWILL had previously reported that the former Governor was on a life support machine.
Update:
“It is with great sadness that the Government of Plateau State received the death of Chief Solomon Daushep Lar, the first civilian Governor of the state and the first National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, who passed away in the United States of America.
“Governor Jonah Jang, who was informed of the death by the family paid tribute to Chief Lar as a pillar of democracy, steadfast politician and a man of the people who is leaving a legacy that will stand the test of time,” part of the statement emailed to THEWILL by the Director of Press to the Governor, Mr. James Mannok said.
