₦airaland Forum

Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, this morning, paid a condolence visit to the family of Peter Rufai, Nigeria’s fallen hero who was interred in Lagos yesterday.

Peter Obi commiserated with them, encouraged them to be strong and prayed for the soul of the former Super Eagles goal keeper. He was accompanied by ex-international Sylvanus Okpala.

Peter Rufai’s younger brother, Bruce, sisters, Bosede, Dele and other members of the family, received Obi who, after keeping them company for about one hour, signed the condolence book at their residence in Amuwo Odofin residence.

Bruce lives in Spain and returned to Nigeria for the burial.

"I’m here to say I’m very sorry about the passing of our great goal keeper. I didn’t know about the date of the burial in time. I only knew about it yesterday and I was in Abuja

“I flew into Lagos this morning and I’m here straight from the airport. I would have attended the burial if I heard of the date in time. Please, be consoled. May his soul continue to rest in peace,” Obi said in his opening remarks.

The family said that they were moved and comforted by the visit.

“We can’t thank you enough,” Bruce told Peter Obi, adding “we felt abandoned by the authorities. Your coming here is really consoling. It has lifted our spirits. Thanks so much[b].

“[b]We are honoured by your presence here. Thank you, Your Excellency.”

Some family members screamed in excitement when they sighted Peter Obi in their home, the abode of Dodo Mayana when he was alive.

Ofunaofu:
Good one.




Anyone who feels bad or agitated by Peter Obi's condolence visit to Peter Rufai's family is being sadistic.
This is not the time for bitter politics.

ChiefOloye:
Obi, the desperate politician. Because Taribo West complained that Government didn't support Rufai's burial, boom baba alasodudu, a.k.a mourner-in- chief is at Awuwa Odofin, to commiserate with the family.
Does Obi really think he can contest the presidential election in 2027 and defeat President Tinubu or he's just doing all of these for 2039?

ChiefOloye:
Obi, the desperate politician. Because Taribo West complained that Government didn't support Rufai's burial, boom baba alasodudu, a.k.a mourner-in- chief is at Awuwa Odofin, to commiserate with the family.
Does Obi really think he can contest the presidential election in 2027 and defeat President Tinubu or he's just doing all of these for 2039?

mightyhazel:
Man of the people


The man after God's heart.

The man to lead us to greatness

yarimo:
thank God he didn't went with his phone charger to charge his phone in the name of condolences like he did in late okupe house

Softmirror:
Why do you think he went there if not because it is about his political ambition. When last did you see him moving from church to church. When election is around the corner Obi go turn Roman Catholic Pastor.

Ofunaofu:
So showing empathy is now a campaign strategy? Interesting. The same people who praise politicians for attending owambe every weekend are upset because Peter Obi attended a condolence visit? Whether he's in a church, a mosque, or with a grieving family, Obi shows up where it matters. Some only remember the people during elections, Obi remembers them in their pain. That's the difference.

ChiefOloye:
Obi, the desperate politician. Because Taribo West complained that Government didn't support Rufai's burial, boom baba alasodudu, a.k.a mourner-in- chief is at Awuwa Odofin, to commiserate with the family.
Does Obi really think he can contest the presidential election in 2027 and defeat President Tinubu or he's just doing all of these for 2039?

ChiefOloye:
Obi, the desperate politician. Because Taribo West complained that Government didn't support Rufai's burial, boom baba alasodudu, a.k.a mourner-in- chief is at Awuwa Odofin, to commiserate with the family.
Does Obi really think he can contest the presidential election in 2027 and defeat President Tinubu or he's just doing all of these for 2039?

Softmirror:
Why do you think he went there if not because it is about his political ambition. When last did you see him moving from church to church. When election is around the corner Obi go turn Roman Catholic Pastor.

jmoore:
Stop abusing English language.
Na una go complain say UK should not demand for English test for Visa.


Didn't went?

mightyhazel:
Man of the people


The man after God's heart.

The man to lead us to greatness

Softmirror:
This is Obi's style of campaign. You know it, I know it.

Maxymilliano:
Kudos to P.O on this one, anyone that criticized or politicised this move should go there and pays the same visit.

It's never too late

owobokiri:
I'm not happy with the way the federal government and the Lagos state government treated Peter Rufai.
That man was Nigerias best goal tender for decades. Very humble. Very hardworking and hardly troublesome like some Super Eagles players of yesteryears.
Why they basically ignored him is beyond me..
Abi, he was a member of the Obidient movements?