Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi visits Rotimi Amaechi, an African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate, to offer condolences following the death of Amaechi’s mother, Mary Oduah. Reports say Obi visits Amaechi and his wife, Dame Judith, in what is described as a gesture of cross-party solidarity. One outlet also notes Obi expresses his personal condolences in a post on his verified X account, saying he is saddened and touched by the news of her passing. Amaechi’s media office describes the late Mary Oduah Amaechi as a respected community and Christian leader. The statement says she dies on Thursday at the age of 89 and is remembered for her role in holding the family together, her faith, and her warmth and support for people in her community and beyond. Video footage shared with the reports shows Obi meeting Amaechi and his wife as part of the condolence visit.
Peter Obi visits Rotimi Amaechi over death of his mother
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi visits Rotimi Amaechi, an African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate, to offer condolences following the death of...
- Peter Obi visits Rotimi Amaechi and his wife, Dame Judith, to offer condolences after the death of his mother.
- The late Mary Oduah Amaechi dies on Thursday at 89.
- Obi also expresses condolences in a post on his verified X account, saying he is saddened by the news.
- Amaechi’s media office describes Mary Oduah as a community women and Christian leader known for her family support and faith.
Nigeria Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid a solidarity visit to the presidential running mate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, over the death of his mother, Mary Oduah. Obi visited Amaechi and his wife, Dame Judith, in what could be seen as a gesture of cross-party solidarity. Amaechi’s mother died on Thursday at 89. A statement by Amaechi’s media office described the deceased as “a cherished matriarch who held her family together in love, peace and unity”. It added that she was “a community women leader and Christian leader, whose belief and faith in God was firm and resolute”. The media office said the late Mrs Amaechi was loved and highly respected in her community and would be remembered for her warmth, kindness and unwavering support for those around her and beyond. Video DAME EZINNE MARY ODUAH AMAECHI 🪻In a gesture of cross-party solidarity, Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, H.E. Peter Obi (@PeterObi), visited H.E. Rotimi Amaechi and his wife Dame Judith Amaechi to pay his respects following the passing of his dear mother. pic.twitter.com/QQWxN0wAQw— CRA Advocacy Network (@CRA_Advocacy) July 18, 2026
4 hours agoNigeria Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid a solidarity visit to the presidential running mate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, over the death of his mother, Mary Oduah. Obi visited Amaechi and his wife, Dame Judith, in what could be seen as a gesture of cross-party solidarity. Amaechi’s mother […] Peter Obi visits Amaechi [VIDEO]
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