Former vice-President Atiku Abubakar speaks during the People's Democratic Party (PDP)'s national convention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on October 6, 2018. - Nigeria's main opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has picked Abubakar to challenge President Buhari who is seeking a second term in presidential polls scheduled for February 2019. (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP) (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images)
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, expresses his profound condolences to the family of Chief Rex Onyeabo on the passing of their patriarch.
In a condolence message issued by the Atiku Media Office in Abuja on Friday, Atiku extolled the patriotic spirit of late Onyeabo and his committed loyalty to friendship.
The statement reads: “Rex (Onyeabo) was a political ally who helped us build the PDP into a party with capacity and national reach to win elections.
He served our country, Nigeria, well in various capacities and did not court enemies in his political journey. Rex was a quintessential gentleman whose smile became a trademark of both his humility and loyalty to friendship and love of family, friends, and associates. He was a devout Christain, worthy of emulation. Rex had a family that served God and humanity. I knew of his total commitment and service to the Catholic Church and the leadership roles he and his dear late wife played in the church at the national level during their lifetime.”
Atiku thanked God for a fulfilled life, marked with peace, friendship, and love of the fatherland.
The Waziri of Adamawa noted that a peaceful life of service and humility are noble legacies for which Chief Rex Onyeabo will be eternally remembered for.
He prays for a peaceful repose of his soul.
