Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, mourns the passing of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja
Peter Obi has expressed his deepest condolences to the government of Nigeria and the Nigerian Army over the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. This heartfelt message comes after news broke of Lagbaja’s passing at the age of 56.
The former governor of Anambra State believes that the late Lagbaja has left behind a significant void in both his family and the nation.
Obi took to his social media platform to pay his respects to the fallen chief, offering prayers for his family and the country. He urged God to grant them the strength to cope with this irreparable loss.
“I’ve just received the news of the tragic passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.
As I extend my sincerest condolences to his family, the Government of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Army, I acknowledge that this devastating loss has left a substantial gap in the lives of many.
May God forgive Lagbaja’s sins, grant him eternal rest, and provide comfort to his loved ones, the Nigerian military, and the government, as they navigate this difficult time.
Obi’s heartfelt message concludes with a blessing for Lagbaja’s family: “May God protect and bless his family always. -PO” he wrote.
In related news, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the news of Lagbaja’s passing on Wednesday, which was announced by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to Onanuga, Lagbaja had been ill for a period before passing away on Tuesday night in Lagos.
