President sympathizes with Obasanjo over sister’s death

President Goodluck Jonathan has extended his condolences to his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo over the recent death of his younger sister, Adunni Eweje-Obasanjo.

The statement reads in part:

“As they mourn her, President Jonathan urges Chief Obasanjo and his family to be consoled by the knowledge that his late sister lived a worthy and very fulfilled life in the service of her family and community.”

“The President prays that God will grant Chief Obasanjo and his family the fortitude to bear the loss of Madam Eweje-Obasanjo. He similarly prays that God will receive Madam Eweje-Obasanjo’s soul and grant her eternal rest.”

Mrs Eweje-Obasanjo died at the age of 76 of yet undisclosed causes.