Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to offer prayers for his mother, Mama Eunice Afeni-Jonathan, and his family following the passing of his elder sister, Madam Obebhatein.
Speaking at the burial ceremony of Madam Obebhatein in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Friday, Jonathan emphasized the impact of his sister’s death on their mother.
He expressed gratitude to those who supported his mother during this difficult time, especially when he was away in London. Jonathan highlighted the trauma his mother experienced, losing her first child.
Jonathan remarked, “Death, as they say, is something we all pass through. But the time it comes also matters. Yes, we will all die someday but the time matters.”
He continued, “My elder sister died at a time that we can gather these celebrities to celebrate her, but that our mother is to mourn her is the nasty aspect of the whole thing.”
Acknowledging the support from the Bayelsa State First Lady and other women who rallied around his mother, Jonathan emphasized the ongoing trauma his mother is enduring.
He concluded with a heartfelt appeal, “So continue to pray for my mum. God will see us through. I thank you.”
