President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, commiserated with the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, over the death of his older brother, Dede Amaechi.
The President, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, encouraged the Minister to find courage in the legacies of the deceased.
“President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, over the demise of his elder brother, Dede Amaechi.
“In this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the Amaechi family and people of Rivers State.
“President Buhari urges the former Governor of Rivers State and two-time Director-General of his election campaigns to find strength in the notable legacies of his late brother,” the statement said.
Also, Governor Nyesom Wike commiserated with Amaechi over the death of Dede Amaechi.
In a statement issued in Port Harcourt today, Governor Wike described the demise of the deceased as a great loss not only to the family but the entire State.
He prayed God to grant the Minister and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
