Obi Pays condolence visit to Katsina’s Gov Radda, family

Eric Patrick 

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid a condolence visit to Katsina Governor, Dikko Radda, and his family over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara'u Umaru Barbari.

The one-time Anambra state governor, in a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, expressed his condolences to Radda and his family during this challenging time.

Obi noted that losing a loved one, especially a mother, is an immeasurable loss. "I can only imagine the grief that he and his family are experiencing at this moment," he added.

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.

“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.”