The elder sister of former President Goodluck Jonathan has died at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, Bayelsa State after what was described as a brief illness. She was 70.
The deceased, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, popularly known as Amissi was a retired teacher, businesswoman, a loving mother, and grandmother who lived a dedicated life of service to God and humanity.
She was a devout Christian and a role model to many within and outside her community.
In a statement by Ikechukwu Eze, the Special Adviser on Media to former President Jonathan, the burial has been scheduled for Tuesday 16 February 2024 and other details regarding funeral rites would be announced by the family.
Obebhatein Jonathan is survived by three children, siblings, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, and her mother Mama Eunice Afeni-Jonathan.
Outpour of Condolences
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President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with former President Goodluck Jonathan over the passing of his elder sister, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan.… pic.twitter.com/CSsgG3Uzv2
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Since news of her death broke, several top personalities in the country have sent their condolences to Jonathan’s family. President Bola Tinubu led the outpour of messages, sympathising with them over the demise.
“President Tinubu urges Dr. Jonathan to take solace in the legacy of Amissi, who dedicated her life to the service of God and humanity. The President prays for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for all those who mourn this painful loss,” presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said in a statement.
