Tinubu mourns Amaechi’s mother, says her life was marked by selfless service

By Ayorinde Oluokun

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, the late mother of former minister Rotimi Amaechi as a champion of faith whose life was marked by humility and selfless service to humanity.

Tinubu said this while expressing
profound sorrow over the passing of Dame Amaechi in a statement on Friday.

Ezinne Mary Oduah Ameachi died at the age of 89 on Thursday, according to a statement by the office of the former minister who is also the Vice presidential candidate of Africa Democratic Congress, ADC in the 2027 election.

In a statement of condolence signed by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, President Tinubu acknowledged the deceased’s commitment to the Catholic faith, her exemplary devotion to family values, and her dedication to raising children of service.

The President also noted that the late matriarch’s life reflected the virtues of love, sacrifice, kindness, and perseverance, qualities, which, according to the President, endeared her to all who came in contact with her.

Tinubu therefore urged the bereaved family to take solace in the remarkable legacy of faith, dignity, and service that Dame Mary Amaechi bequeathed to her children, the Church, and society.

“My heartfelt condolences to Rt. Hon. Amaechi, the entire Amaechi family, the Catholic faithful, and the government and people of Rivers State over the loss of Dame Ezinne Amaechi, a champion of faith whose life was marked by humility and selfless service to humanity.

“May Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn her passing at this difficult time”, the President was quoted to have said in the statement.