In a condolence​ message by Mr Dayo Adeyeye, National Publicity Secretary of the committee, on Tuesday in Abuja, the party said it was heart-breaking for a man to lose wife and son with short intervals.

Mrs Patricia Anenih passed on at 74 in London on April 16.

According to the statement, the party identifies with Anenih’s agony at this trying period.

It said, “your wife’s untiring support in an extremely busy and action packed political career cannot be overemphasized. Her departure must have left you with so much sorrow.

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"We believe in your capacity to overcome these painful losses. May the Lord grant you and your family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

“We pray that you will not sorrow again in the remaining days of your life. May the souls of the departed rest with the Lord in perfect peace.”

Anenih’s son, Mr Eugene Anenih, died on Sunday at the age of 51. According to reports, both are yet to be buried.