Late Hon. Elhadj Diao KANTE |
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has announced with regret,
the demise of Hon. Elhadj Diao KANTE, a member from Guinea Conakry.
According to a release from PAP Media Office, Hon. Kante
succumbed to death in the morning hours of June 13, 2019 in South Africa, after
suffering from a cancer related illness that bound him on a hospital bed since
the May Parliamentary Session that took place in Midrand.
The Rt. Hon. Roger Nkodo DANG, President of the PAP
says Parliament is saddened by the loss of Hon. Kante, especially as it came
shortly after the former President of PAP departed in the same manner. He says
Hon. Kante’s death will be deeply felt not only by his family and nation, but the
entire African continent.
“Since he joined the continental Parliament in March 2014,
Hon. Kante has made an ineradicable contribution to the mandate of our
institution. He selflessly served with dedication and bravery; it is for this
reason that we shall forever cherish and celebrate his life as one of our
African heroes,” says the PAP President.
Born on February 14, 1943 Hon. Kante was a member
of the PAP Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and
Conflict Resolution.
While details about his memorial and burial services are
awaited from the Kante family, the Pan-African Parliament flags will fly at
half-mast in Midrand, South Africa while a condolence register will be opened
for mourners to register their messages during the mourning period. !
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