The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the death of the party’s chieftain, Chief Tony Anenih.
Anenih, a former minister of Works, reportedly died after battling with an undisclosed illness.
Reacting to the passing, Atiku took to his Twitter handle, to express condolences to the friends and family of the late chieftain. He tweeted, “The passing away of Chief Tony Anenih, one of the founding fathers and elder statesmen of @OfficialPDPNig is a sad news to me and everyone who had a close & personal relationship with him.
“I pray for strength and comfort for his family. May God grant his soul a peaceful repose.”
Also, reacting, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, wrote on Twitter, “Chief Tony Anenih, was a consummate elder statesman who played several defining roles throughout Nigeria’s democracy.
@He will be remembered for his great patriotism and his insight into national issues. He will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace, Chief.”
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