By Peter Emmanuel, Jalingo


Among the dignitaries who were in attendance; Ayodele Fayose, Governor of Ekiti state and Chairman PDP Governor’s forum; Governor of Plateau, Solomon Danlung; Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankuwambo and the host Governor, Arch. Ishaku Dickson Darius.

Meanwhile, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Dave Ihoremba, former speaker Benue State house of assembly, currently national legal adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was the representative of the national chairman PDP, Senator Ahmed Makarfi.

In the same, the Governor of Ekiti state, Gombe, plateau both described late Danbaba Danfulani Suntai as a great hero, a detribilized Nigerian and a true leader. Adding that Danbaba was a humble man, a listener, a leader with out a bias mind. That he welcomes and embraces all religions. They both advised the current governor, Arch. Ishaku Darius to continue with his legacies.
In his address, Governor Ishaku Darius, thanked the people who came from far and near to honour the death and burial ceremony of their beloved son, brother, uncle, colleague and a friend. He pointed that Mr. Danbaba was not just a Governor of Taraba State but he was a brother to all Tarabians. He added that Taraba people will not forget the legacies he has laid. “We the Tarabians, I don’t think there is anything we can do to recover this great lost. We all pray that his soul will rest in perfect peace”.
The funeral services held at Jolly Nyame Stadium, was an interdenominational church service. The service witnessed all sorts of presentations in his honour. Ranging from Drama, special songs presentations and the boys bragged parade.
Shortly after the service, his body was conveyed by family and friends and well wishers to Suntai village where he was finally laid to rest at his family compound.