Jonathan noted that his late elder sister, Madam Obebhatein, was his only surviving sibling from his aged mother
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called for prayers for his aged mother, Mama Eunice Afeni-Jonathan and other members of his family following the demise of his elder sister, Madam Obebhatein..
He made the appeal on Friday, during Madam Obebhatein’s burial in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, where he said his sister’s death traumatised their mother.
He further noted that her sister, who died aged 70 on January 11, 2024, was his only surviving sibling from his mother.
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Speaking at the event, Jonathan said: “Death, as they say, is something we all pass through. But the time it comes also matters. Yes, we will all die someday but the time matters.
“My elder sister died at a time that we can gather these celebrities to celebrate her, but that our mother is to mourn her is the nasty aspect of the whole thing.
“My mother has lost her first child that ought to mourn her when God calls her. I have to sincerely thank the Bayelsa State First Lady and other women who came around her because I was then in London.
“If you knew what she used to be and what she is now, you would know that she is still traumatised. So continue to pray for my mum. God will see us through. I thank you.”