


Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party has paid condolence visit to Dikko Radda, the Katsina Governor, following the death of the latter’s mother.
In a statement on his X handle on Wednesday, April 2, Obi sympathised with the Governor, expressing solidarity for the Governor and his family in this period.
The statement reads: “Today, I made a solemn trip to Katsina to pay my personal, sincere condolences to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara'u Umaru Barbari. Losing a loved one, especially a mother, is an immeasurable loss, and I can only imagine the grief that he and his family are experiencing at this moment.
“During my visit, I conveyed my sympathies and prayers, hoping to offer some comfort in this time of sorrow. I stand in solidarity with Governor Radda, his immediate family, and the extended Barbari family as they navigate this painful period.
“I pray that the Almighty Allah forgive her sins and grant her eternal rest in His kingdom; and His Excellency and his family the strength to bear this loss with fortitude and grace.”