The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has consoled the family of Prof. Ben Nwabueze, over the demise of the respected constitutional jurist.
Obi described late Prof. Nwabueze SAN as “a father figure …and a very highly respected Nigerian patriot”.
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Obi in his condolence message wrote:
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Today, I was at the home of the late respected jurist, Prof Ben Nwabueze, to console the family. I held Late Prof Ben Nwabueze, SAN, in deep esteem being such a father figure to me and a very highly respected Nigerian patriot.
Obi, visiting the family, signed the condolence register.
Obi had earlier stated:
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“I am saddened by the death of a very revered Nigerian and a respected father figure, foremost patriot, constitutional lawyer, and erstwhile Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN.”