Peter Obi has mourned the death of a 2023 House of Representatives candidate for the Labour Party, Clarita Ogar.

In a post made on X on Friday, Obi said he regrets to announce the passing of Ogar, the Labour Party’s candidate for Yala/Ogoja in the 2023 General elections.

According to Obi, he had reached out to Ogar’s family a few days ago and was informed about her passing.

Condoling with the Ogar family over the incident, Obi described the late Labour Party member as a patriot and fearless woman who stood for justice.

He also stated that Ogar was committed to ensuring a better Nigeria for all citizens.

His words, “With a weighty heart, on behalf of the entire Obidient family, I regret to announce the untimely passing of our dear sister and comrade, Hon. Clarita Ogar, who was the Labour Party House of Representatives candidate for Yala/Ogoja in the 2023 General elections.

“I reached out to her family a few days ago and they informed me about the sad news. I want to again sincerely offer my condolences on behalf of my family and the Obidient family.

“@clarita_ogar was not just a patriot but also a fearless woman who stood for justice and a better Nigeria.

“May her soul rest in perfect peace, and may God give her family and all of us the fortitude to bear her sad, irreplaceable loss.

“God Almighty continue to bless her family and all the Obidient family always,” Obi wrote.”