Breaking: Grief as ADC Vice Presidential Candidate Amaechi Loses Mother

• Former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi's family announced the passing of his mother, Mary Amaechi, on Thursday at the age of 89
• The Rotimi Amaechi Media Office issued a statement describing the late matriarch as a devoted Christian and community leader
• Mary Amaechi was remembered for upholding peace, unity and service throughout her life, and Nigerians have started reacting to her death

Mary Amaechi, the mother of the former Minister of Transportation and the 2027 vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has been declared dead.

Amaechi's family announced the demise of the deceased in a statement by the Rotimi Amaechi media office, adding that the matriarch died peacefully at the age of 89 on Thursday, July 16.

According to the statement, the late mother of the former governor of Rivers was a devoted Christian and respected community leader. She was popular for promoting peace, service and unity.

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The statement further noted that the late Amaechi was “loved and highly respected in her community, and will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering support for those around her and beyond.”

Amaechi and his family then expressed their appreciation for the condolence messages received following the demise of the matriarch.

Amaechi is one of the influential figures in Nigeria's political scene. He rose from a member of Rivers State House of Assembly to the position of the Speaker of the House. He then served as the governor of the state for eight years and was appointed as Minister of Transportation by the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nigerians react to Amaechi's mother's death

The demise of the matriarch has started generating reactions from concerned Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:

Ubong James prayed for the deceased:

"May the soul of the mother of the Lion of Niger Delta rest in peace, and I pray God to give the family, the community and the state of the deceased the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss."

Saint S Obi sent his condolences and prayed for the late matriarch:

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"RIP, and my condolences to the family of our former Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi"

Justus Okuntade mourned Mary Amaechi:

"RIP ma, you died a fulfilled woman, but I am still waiting for Wike's condolence messages."

Chidozie Ekeke sent his condolences to the Amaechi's family:

"RIP Ma. My Speaker, My Governor, My Minister. Take heart. May God console your entire family in Jesus' name, amen."

Adegbite Kazeem extolled the virtues of the late Mrs Amaechi:

"She defended her children where they who know fear, especially former governor Rotimi Amaechi. May her soul rest in perfect peace."

Suleyman Ola wrote about the matriarch's memory:

"Another opportunity for the opposition to gather. She was a good woman at Risonpalm, Ubima. She worked diligently. She was kind-hearted. Rest in peace.

John Etaso Jackson prayed for the deceased:

"May the gentle soul of mama rest in perfect peace; may her departure bring victory to ADC's AA ticket in the coming presidential election."

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Source: Legit.ng