Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi said it was a sombre day for him as he mourned the passing of Ekene Abubakar Adams.
Obi said Adams was a dedicated member of the Labour Party and Representative of Kaduna State in the House of Representatives.
In a statement on his X handle on Sunday, the former Anambra State Governor said he regretted he could not attend the funeral service in person due to circumstances beyond his control.
Obi said he, however, asked his aide, Yunusa Tanko to represent him at the burial while he joined remotely via Zoom.
He further asked God to console the deceased family always, saying he will keep remembering and praying for his eternal rest.
Obi’s words: “Yesterday was a sombre day for me as I mourned the passing of my younger brother, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, a dedicated member of the Labour Party and Representative of Kaduna State in the House of Representatives.
“Despite my best efforts, I regretfully could not attend the funeral service in person due to circumstances beyond my control. I explored every possible option to travel to Kaduna, including flights from Lagos and Abuja, but unfortunately, none were available.
“Even my attempt to use the train was unsuccessful. Therefore, I requested Dr @YunusaTanko to represent me at the burial, while I joined remotely via Zoom. After the ceremony, I personally spoke with Mrs. Abubakar Adams, the wife of the deceased, offered my heartfelt condolences.
“I expressed my gratitude to the officiating priest, Minister Rev. Father Okewu, and Rev. Father Gajere for their compassionate service and thoughtful sermon. I also appreciate the presence and kind words of the House of Representatives members, led by Hon. Amos Gwamnan Magaji.
“The promise of the HOR Leader that all the noble initiatives Ekene started will be completed is truly commendable.
”Furthermore, I extend my gratitude to Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for sending a representative, the Ministry of Sports, and all the members of the House of Representatives who attended the burial ceremony. Specifically, I thank Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, Hon. Joshua Chinedu Obika, Hon. Donatus Mathew Kuzalo, Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyricus Umeah, and Hon. Chijioke Okereke for their presence and kind words.
“May God Almighty, who called him home at this time, grant him eternal rest and comfort his family, people of his constituency, and Kaduna State with the fortitude to bear his irreplaceable loss.
“May God Almighty bless his family always. Today, at Church, I remembered him in my prayers, praying for his eternal rest and graciously thanking God Almighty for his life.”
