Two-time senate president, Mr. David Mark, has lost his first son, Tunde.
It was learnt that 51-year-old Tunde who was a biochemist, died in the early hours of Friday in the UK.
Details of the death were yet to be made public but it was gathered that Tunde’s remains would flown to Nigeria soon.
Spokesman for the former senate president, Mr. Paul Mumeh, said the deceased was born on October 13, 1971, and attended Yaba Military School where he obtained his first school leaving certificate.
He later proceeded to Bradfield College, Berkshire, UK, for his secondary school education.
He obtained B.Sc degree from Kings College, London. He also studied immunology alongside biochemistry and later Biological Sciences in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The statement also said that Tunde was married with a daughter.
It added that his funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condoled with mark on the death of Tunde.
Spokesman for the party, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP “is devastated by the news of the death of our own dear Tunde.”
He said described the deceased as “a very bright, energetic and brilliant young Nigerian” saying the death “is a very massive blow not only to the Mark family but also to the PDP family and the nation at large.”
“Our Party is overwhelmed by this great loss to a very patriotic Nigerian leader; a man of immense humility, who continues to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the unity, stability and development of our country.
“The PDP stands with the family of David Mark, the people of Benue State and the nation at large at this moment of grief especially given the pains of losing a dear son.
“We are heartbroken but as the Bible teaches in all things, we give thanks to the Almighty God in whose presence we obtain Grace and Strength in times like this.
“We draw solace in faith that Tunde is received in the bosom of the Lord according to the promises of God,” the statement added.
