Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Chief Ben Adaji.
Adaji, a household name in Taraba State, passed on Saturday in his country home of Kogi state at 67.
Eulogising Chief Ben Adaji, Kefas said the loss is a great one for his immediate family and the entire media community of the state.
He described Adaji as a forthright journalist who stayed true to the tenets of the profession.
The Governor further noted that the Adaji played a critical role in upholding free speech in the state through his bold reporting and adherence to professionalism.
Adaji passed away around 4pm on Saturday, 30 May, 2026, at his country home in Abo- Ojikpadala in Imane District in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi state.
Adaji, until his unfortunate demise, worked with TheNEWS/TEMPO/PM NEWS, The Nation, and National Trial.
He is the current Correspondent of Aljazira Nigeria Newspaper in Taraba state before the sad development.
Kefas observed that the late veteran journalist was also once the chairman of the Taraba State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Adaji held the revered traditional title of Abujah of Oda Ojiji Imane in the Imane community of Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.
His reign was widely recognized for his efforts in promoting cultural heritage and community development.
Following his commitment to the journalism profession, he built a distinguished career for several decades.
The late Adaji earned a reputation for ethical reporting, professional integrity, and mentoring young journalists.
Kefas paid tribute for the courage the late journalist always exhibited in dealing with power. He recalled his many altercations with authority during the military eras.
Kefas described the late Adaji as a hero of democracy and a great example of journalistic excellence.
