Peter Obi consoles family of Prof Ben Nwabueze

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.

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:

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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:

Late Prof. Ben Nwabueze SAN

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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.”