The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Nigeria’s former Chief of Staff, Lt- General Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd), and LP member, Humphrey Anumudu.
In a post on his verified Twitter handle on Sunday, Obi said late Gen. Diya’s service to the people and the nation in different capacities will always be remembered.
He prayed to God to grant the family the fortitude to bear this colossal loss and grant peaceful repose to his soul.
Also in a related post on Sunday, the former Anambra State governor mourned the death of Anumudu who was a governorship aspirant in Imo State under the Labour Party.
He wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the sudden death of Mr Humphrey Anumudu, who was found dead in his home. Mr. Anumudu is one of the strongest supporters of the Labour Party in Imo state and an aspirant in the forthcoming Imo State governorship election.
“He was a very warm and forthright person. His death is a huge loss to his immediate and extended family, the Labour Party, and to the good people of Imo State.
“May the soul of Late Mr. Humphrey Anumudu rest in perfect peace. My sincere condolence to his family.”
