A former Minister of Transportation and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has lost his mother, Mary Amaechi, who died at the age of 89.
The family announced her passing in a statement issued by the Rotimi Amaechi Media Office on Thursday, saying the matriarch died peacefully on Thursday.
Describing the late Mary Amaechi as a devoted Christian and respected community leader, the family said she dedicated her life to promoting peace, unity and selfless service.
“Late Mrs Mary Amaechi was a cherished matriarch who held her family together in love, peace and unity. She was a community women’s leader and Christian leader, whose beliefs and faith in God were firm and resolute,” the statement read.
According to the family, the deceased was widely admired within and beyond her community for her compassion, generosity and unwavering support for others.
