The President of the Bakula Kwararafa Community Development Association Hon.Sunday Yusuf Tonga,entire executives and it's people have expressed deep shock over the demise of an elder State man of the community Rt.Hon.Simon Shinpu,one time speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly.

Death is inevitable to all mortals that we all know but find it difficult to come to the reality of death in respect to the deceased who has dedicated his time to serve God as a commissioned Catechist with the Catholic Church,a community mobilizer and team player.

Rt.Hon.Simon Shinpo played significant role as one time speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly who brought stability and was able to push for the development of Taraba state.

The deceased has also inspired young politicians in the whole of Taraba State a legacy that cannot be waved in a whisker.

The death of Catechist Simon Shinpu might be painful as we find solace with God that his good works will always speak for him as he journey to heaven.

May the Soul of Late Catechist Simon Shinpu and the Souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.Amen.