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.
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Peter Obi and family members of late Prof. Ben Nwabueze SAN
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:
Peter Obi
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Peter Obi with relations of late Prof. Ben Nwabueze SAN
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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Late Prof. Ben Nwabueze SAN
Peter Obi
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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.”