Peter Obi visits Amaechi [VIDEO]

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.

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