President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sympathies for Senate Chief Whip Orji Uzor Kalu over the demise of his wife, Ifeoma Ada Kalu, at 61.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari urged Kalu as well as the late Ifeoma’s family to trust God for comfort in their time of grief.
“President Muhammadu Buhari sympathizes with former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, over the death of his wife, Ifeoma Ada Kalu, 61.
“The President commiserates with Sen. Kalu and Ifeoma’s family, friends and associates, urging trust in God for comfort and care during the very difficult period of pain and deep reflection.
“President Buhari believes the testimonies of the late wife’s fear of God and charity should provide strength for the family, knowing that she lived well, and served the will of the Almighty.
“The President prays for the repose of her soul, and fortitude for the family to bear the loss,” the statement reads.