Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that he could not attend the burial of ex-Super Eagles Star, Peter Rufai, because he was not aware of the burial date.
Obi stated this during a condolence visit to the family on Saturday morning.
Naijaonpoint reports that the late Rufai was buried in Lagos on Friday.
Obi commiserated with them, encouraged them to be strong, and offered a prayer for the soul of the former Super Eagles goalkeeper. He was accompanied by ex-international Sylvanus Okpala.
Peter Rufai’s younger brother, Bruce, his sisters, Bosede and Dele, and other family members received Obi, who, after keeping them company for about one hour, signed the condolence book at their residence in Amuwo Odofin.
Bruce lives in Spain and returned to Nigeria for the burial.
“I’m here to say I’m very sorry about the passing of our great goal keeper. I didn’t know about the date of the burial in time. I only knew about it yesterday and I was in Abuja.
“I flew into Lagos this morning and I’m here straight from the airport. I would have attended the burial if I heard of the date in time. Please, be consoled. May his soul continue to rest in peace,” Obi said in his opening remarks.
The family said that they were moved and comforted by the visit.
“We can’t thank you enough. We felt abandoned by the authorities. Your coming here is really consoling. It has lifted our spirits. Thanks so much.
“We are honoured by your presence here. Thank you, Your Excellency,” Bruce told Peter Obi.
Some family members screamed in excitement when they sighted Peter Obi in their home, the abode of Dodo Mayana, where he had lived.
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