Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso paid a condolence visit to Rotimi Amaechi at his Port Harcourt residence following the passing of the mother of the former Governor of Rivers State.
Via X, the 2027 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) made known, he alongside his running mate attended the vigil Mass for Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi on Friday.
Obi announced: “Yesterday, Friday, 4th September, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and I paid a further condolence visit to our dear brother, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, at his Port Harcourt residence following the passing of his beloved mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi.”
Dame Amaechi passed at the “ripe age” of eighty-nine (89)
He said: “I subsequently joined the family and friends at the Vigil Mass for his dear departed mother, who passed on at the ripe age of 89.”
The former Governor of Anambra State described the death of a parent as “deeply painful”, saying, words are not even enough to express how “deep” the pain is.
He however said, he pulls his consolation from the “knowledge” that Dame Amaechi “lived a good life and touched many lives”.
Obi said: “The death of a parent is always deeply painful, and the loss of our dear mother is no exception. At such moments, words often fall short of expressing the depth of the pain and sense of loss.
“We are, however, consoled by the knowledge that Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi lived a good and fulfilling life, touching the lives of many and making lasting contributions to her community and the Church.”
He said, Dame Amaechi has left a “legacy” that will always live in her children’s lives, and prayed “her gentle soul rest in perfect peace”.
Obi said: “Her life was one of faith, service, love, and impact. She leaves behind a legacy that will continue to live on in the lives of her children, family, community, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
“May her gentle soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in perfect peace. Amen.”
Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation under the Muhammedu Buhari regime, is the Vice Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 Elections. He is the running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, 2027 Presidential candidate of the ADC.
