The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock at the news of the passing of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the party’s National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda. She was 83 years old.

Mr. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, noted that Yilwatda’s mother was a devout Christian and a leader whose contributions to the growth of her Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) were immeasurable.

He further described her as a humble, virtuous and compassionate woman, renowned and loved for her generosity and selfless service to her family, church and community.
“Mama’s death is a colossal loss not only to her family, community, but the entire APC family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her immediate family, church, community, the government and good people of Plateau State at this difficult time. May Mama’s gentle soul find eternal rest in the Lord. Amen,” Morka said.