Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate has expressed deep commiseration with renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege over the death of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi.
On Thursday, Mr. Obi expressed his condolences in a statement shared through his X account. He mentioned that he had been closely monitoring the child’s illness and had shared in the family’s hope for recovery.
“I have been following Nkanu’s illness since my beloved sister, Chimamanda, first informed me on January 2nd. During this difficult time, I felt a deep sense of empathy for her and her family,” Obi said.
He added, “I shared in their anxiety, prayed earnestly, and hoped for his recovery. Therefore, the news I received yesterday morning was profoundly heartbreaking.”
“I am personally devastated, thinking of the immense pain my dear sister must be experiencing as a mother, along with her husband, Dr Ivara,” he stated.
“My heartfelt condolences go to them and the entire family during this moment of indescribable loss. May God grant them the strength, comfort, and grace to bear this sorrow, and may Nkanu’s saintly soul rest in perfect peace.”