In the aftermath of the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and another individual, Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party LP for the 2023 general elections, has decided to cancel his planned trip to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where he intended to watch the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Football tournament between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Ivorian Elephants.
Expressing his sadness over the death of the Chairman of Access Holdings, Obi took to his social media handle on Sunday.
Peter Obi
Known for his staunch support of the Super Eagles from his days as Governor of Anambra state (2006-2014), Obi was in Abidjan cheering for the Eagles during their quarter-final match against Angola.
According to a statement from his Media Office, Obi had purchased a return ticket and was set to depart Nigeria by 1 pm Sunday. However, news of the helicopter crash reached him, leading him to cancel the trip in honor of those killed in the tragedy.
The statement from his Office highlighted Obi's love for football dating back to his student days at Christ the King College, CKC, Onitsha. It also mentioned his contributions as a Governor, renaming the Onitsha township stadium after the first National team Captain Godwin Achebe.
In shock and mourning, Obi expressed his condolences on social media, recounting his close relationship with Herbert Wigwe and emphasizing the profound loss felt across the nation.
‘May God grant them eternal rest and provide strength to Herbert’s family, Access Holdings, and all of us mourning this irreplaceable loss.”
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