Buhari Sends Condolences To Rotimi Ameachi Over Demise Of Elder Brother

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, commiserated with the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, over the demise of his elder brother, Dede Amaechi.

A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said :“In this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the Amaechi family and people of Rivers State.”

President Buhari urges the former Governor of Rivers State and two-time Director-General of his election campaigns to find strength in the notable legacies of his late brother.

He recalled running into the late Dede Amaechi at the Brick House when Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi held sway as Rivers Governor.

The President described him as a gentleman, unassuming, caring and a wonderful personality.

Buhari said his death has dealt a big blow not only to the family of Amaechi but to every member of the political family of Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi.