Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the recently ended election, has expressed sadness over the death of former Chief of General Staff, Lt. General Oladipo Diya (rtd).
Obi stated in a message on his verified Twitter account on Sunday that the deceased’s service to the people and the nation in various roles will be remembered.
The former Anambra State Governor sent his heartfelt condolences to the Diya family on the demise of their patriarch on Sunday.
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Obi prayed to The Almighty for the strength to face this huge loss and for his spirit to rest in peace.
He wrote: “My family and I convey our most profound condolences to the Diya family on the death of their patriarch, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON. His service to the people and the nation, in different capacities, will always be remembered.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Diya Family as we pray to God Almighty to grant the family the fortitude to bear this colossal loss and grant peaceful repose to his soul. -PO”
Diya, who served as Chief of General Staff to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, was said to have died in the early hours of Sunday.
On Sunday morning, his son, Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, issued a statement announcing his father’s death.
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It read, “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; we announce the passing on to glory of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, Lt-General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni.
“Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023. Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.”
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