A former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant in Plateau State, Engr. Jimme Zingtim Cheto has reportedly died.
Jimmy reportedly died on Saturday morning from yet to be ascertained circumstances.
The Executive Chairman of Langtang South, Hon Nimchak Samson Rims in a press release, said, “I wish to announce the sudden demise of Engr. Jimmy Zingtim Cheto,THE JARUMIN LANGTANG who passed away after a protracted illness, Jimmy Cheto was a great plateau son and father,an astute politician, community leader, a philanthropist and an Engineer to the core, the demise of Engr. Jimmy Cheto is indeed shocking and sad.”
“Life is indeed a transition and all mortals must surely take a bow one day according to God’s design plan for everyone.
“Jimmy Cheto has answered the call of his ancestors. On behalf of my family, Langtang South Local Government, Langtang South Traditional Council, I pray that God will comfort the immediate family, the Taroh nation, Plateau state and Nigeria as a whole. We have lost another patriot on the plateau.”
Engr Jimmy Cheto was an aspirant for the seat of the Governor in Plateau State in 2006, 2011, 2015 and 2019. He was knocked out at all attempts at the Party Primaries.
He was however rated as a community developer, activist and philanthropist.
Jimmy is also reputed as one of the brains behind the construction of the modern FCT (Abuja).
No Official statement has however been received from family about the reported demise of the reputed politician.
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