The Digest:
Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar have joined President Tinubu in offering condolences to Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, after the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi.
Key Points:
- Nkanu Nnamdi died on Wednesday after a brief illness.
- Atiku described the loss as incomparable and offered prayers for peace.
- Obi revealed he had been aware of the child’s illness since January 2.
- He called the news “profoundly heartbreaking.”
- President Tinubu was among the first to publicly console the family.
- The family has requested privacy during this period.
- Adichie and Esege also have a daughter and twin boys.
Sources: The Cable, X (Twitter) Statements
