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Buhari Mourns As Chuba Okadigbo’s Son Dies In Accident After His Car Ran Under A Trailer

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Senate President, Dr Chuba Okadigbo, over the death of their son, Pharaoh Okadigbo.

Pharaoh was said to have died in a fatal auto accident that saw his car being ran under by a trailer on Saturday night, May 22.

In a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, on Sunday, Buhari condoled with the bereaved family, saying the country will miss him for his firm belief and contribution to achieving a better Nigeria.

The President said the deceased was a “promising young man with so much potentials and passion for youth involvement in the socio-political development of Nigeria”.

“The President notes that the late Pharaoh at an early age keyed into the vision of a better Nigeria, not just for the privileged but for all and sundry, which he (the President) shared with the late Chuba, who was his running mate in the 2003 presidential election,” the statement reads.

“President Buhari adds that the nation will miss a firm believer in the necessity for the people to work in collaboration with governments at all levels to achieve the better society we all wish for.”

Buhari prayed that God will comfort the family, friends and associates of the deceased.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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