The Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi Saturday morning paid a condolence visit to the family of late football legend Peter Rufai, who was buried in Lagos on Friday.
“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 told his family.
The family said that they were moved and comforted by the visit.
“We can’t thank you enough,” Rufai’s younger brother Bruce told Peter Obi, adding “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.”
Some family members were speechless when they sighted Peter Obi in their home.
Peter Obi was accompanied by ex-Nigeria international Sylvanus Okpala.
Former Super Eagles strongman Taribo West had in a viral video decried the shabby treatment meted out to the late football legend by the authorities.
“What kind of a nation is this?” an emotional West asked.
With how Rufai was treated, he vowed not to encourage even his son to play for Nigeria.
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