The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Ph.D., on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Senator Peter Nwaoboshi.
​During the visit to the Senator’s residence in Asaba, Sir Onyeme, accompanied by a retinue of political office holders, said that he was shocked to receive news of the passage of the renowned politician.
​According to him, “This is one death too many; I was shocked when I heard the news, but no one plays with death.”
​He urged Dr. Mrs Judith Nwaoboshi, wife of Senator Nwaoboshi, to take solace in the fact that her husband lived an impactful life and was a respected politician.
​”Death is inevitable; it has happened and we cannot question God.
“Take heart and be strong for your children,” the Deputy Governor said.
​Mrs. Nwaoboshi thanked him for the visit.
Deputy Governor Onyeme also signed the condolence register, writing: “My elder brother, your memory will forever live in my heart.
“May your gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord. Amen.”
​Others who had signed the condolence register included the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Comrade Ovuozorie Macaulay, and Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon.
