{"id":173368,"date":"2025-08-11T12:45:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/benue-pdp-youth-leader-atondo-jahman-is-dead"},"modified":"2025-08-11T13:52:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:52:58","slug":"benue-pdp-youth-leader-atondo-jahman-is-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/benue-pdp-youth-leader-atondo-jahman-is-dead","title":{"rendered":"Benue PDP youth leader, Atondo \u2018Jahman\u2019 is dead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has announced the death of its State Youth Leader, Hon. Francis Atondo Ibya, fondly known as Jahman.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, the State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Ezekiel Adaji, described Ibya\u2019s death on August 9, 2025, after a brief illness, as a devastating loss to the party and the state.<\/p>\n<p>Ibya, a native of Mbayegh Council Ward in Ushongo Local Government Area, was lauded for his loyalty, dedication, and steadfast commitment to the PDP\u2019s ideals. He was particularly celebrated for his passion in mobilising and mentoring young people in politics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe virtues he embodied and his zeal for youth empowerment will remain an enduring legacy in our political history,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>The State Working Committee extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and associates, assuring them of the party\u2019s support during this period of grief. The family will announce burial arrangements in due course.<\/p>\n<p>The PDP prayed for the repose of his soul and for God\u2019s comfort upon all who mourn him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has announced the death of its State Youth Leader, Hon. Francis Atondo Ibya, fondly known as Jahman. In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, the State Chairman, Rt. Hon. 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