Fallen former erute south MP John Odit has been hailed as a nationalist and good leader.

 This was during a special session held in his honor this afternoon at parliament.

The body of the late earlier laid in state at parliament where various mps and government officials paid their last respect.

Speaking to journalists, the late’s second son Ogwang Joshua said their father was a true nationalist who loved the country and lobbied for the improvement of the farmers welfare.

Ogwanga describes the late as a calm peace loving and caring father.

The late has survived by a wife and 8 children.