The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has remarked that it
is the Almighty that provides strength in trying times. The First Lady made
this remark today, 27/07/2013, in her home in Otuoke, Bayelsa State when
members of the Anglican Diocesan Women's Guild, Bayelsa Chapter, led by its
president, Mrs. Ayebaene Oruwori held a prayer session during their condolence
visit to the First Lady over the death of her mother, Madam Charity Oba.
Dame Jonathan noted that it was important to trust in God at
all times, as it is only the Almighty who has the ability to fill the vacuum
created by the death of her mother, who was fondly called "Mama
Sisi".
The First Lady has continued to receive various traditional,
religious and social groups in Otuoke who have come to commiserate with her and
offer prayers for the extended family and for the soul of the deceased.
Women of the Ohaneze N'igbo Women's Wing, led by its
chairperson, Mrs. Grace Onyeali, were among the callers who offered prayers for
God to grant eternal rest to the gentle soul of Madam Oba.
While receiving traditional delegations, the traditional
ruler, Chief Nzekwe Kelly from Anambra State, observed that it is always painful when one loses a
beloved mother. He however urged Mrs. Jonathan not to be disheartened or sad as
the Almighty would console her.
Meanwhile, the residence of the late Charity Oba, in Port
Harcourt, Rivers State, has continued to receive an influx of people from all
walks of life who have come to sympathize with family members. This was the
first place Dame Patience called at when she arrived in Rivers State yesterday.
She held a private meeting with family members and also received sympathizers
including Mrs. Judith Amaechi, Wife of the Rivers State Governor.
Mrs. Amaechi who was accompanied by the State Deputy
Governor, Engr. Tele Ikuru, signed the condolence register which was placed in
front of a large portrait of Madam Oba and a photograph for her grandchild,
Favour, who also died in the car accident.
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