Former President Goodluck Jonathan mentioned that he obtained the devastating information of his elder sister’s dying, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, whereas he was in London.
He said this at her funeral at Otuoke within the Ogbia Native Authorities Space of Bayelsa State on Friday.
Jonathan famous that Madam Obebhatein, who handed away on the age of 70 on January 11 2024, was his solely surviving sibling from his aged mom, Mama Eunice Afeni-Jonathan.
He mentioned his sister left at a time when an enormous gathering of high-profile personalities from everywhere in the nation may come to Otuoke to pay their respects, including that the unhappy half was that it was her aged mom who was mourning her dying.
The previous President, subsequently, referred to as on the clergy and other people of goodwill to not relent of their prayers for his traumatised mom, himself and your entire members of the Jonathan household.
Jonathan mentioned, “Loss of life, as they are saying, is one thing all of us cross via, however the time it comes additionally issues. Sure, all of us will die sometime, however time issues.
“My elder sister died at a time that we will collect these celebrities to have fun her, however that our mom is to mourn her is the nasty facet of the entire thing.
“My mom has misplaced her first youngster that must mourn her when God calls her. I’ve to sincerely thank the Bayelsa State First Woman and different girls who got here round her as a result of I used to be then in London.
“When you knew what she was once and what she is now, you’ll know that she continues to be traumatised. So proceed to wish for my mum. God will see us via. I thanks.”
In his remarks, Governor Diri mentioned his coronary heart and assist of your entire state authorities have been with the Jonathan household, particularly his nonagenarian mom, Mama Eunice Jonathan.
Diri, who was represented by his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, famous it was appointed unto all males to die, however what’s extra vital is what follows after dying.
