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| Mr Peter Obi and the late Pope Francis during one of his visits to the Vatican |
Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed profound grief over the death of Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a “moral compass in a troubled world.”
Obi praised Pope Francis for his unwavering advocacy for peace, justice, and compassion, noting that his leadership inspired hope for millions navigating global uncertainty.
The former governor emphasized that the Pope’s legacy of humility and service to humanity will continue to guide people of all faiths.
Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at age 88 after battling severe respiratory illness, was widely recognized for championing the marginalized and calling for global unity and tolerance.
Obi joined millions worldwide in mourning the loss, urging everyone to uphold the values of love and justice that defined the Pope’s life and ministry.
In a moving tribute shared via his official social media handle, Mr Obi said the death of Pope Francis marks the end of a significant era in the spiritual and moral leadership of not only the Catholic Church but also the wider global community.
Reflecting on his personal encounters with the late Pope, Obi said, “Throughout his life and pontificate – during which I had the privilege of meeting him on three occasions – Pope Francis embodied the virtues of faith, hope, and compassion. He led with humility, spoke with wisdom, and acted with moral courage.”
Obi lauded the Pope’s commitment to the poor, his advocacy for justice and human dignity, and his unrelenting call for peace and unity in an increasingly fragmented world.
“His deep concern for the poor, his steadfast advocacy for moral leadership, and his defense of human dignity earned him the admiration of people across all faiths and nations,” he noted.
As a member of the Scholas Occurrentes Foundation – a global initiative founded by Pope Francis to promote education, dialogue, and youth empowerment – Obi highlighted the Pope’s legacy in encouraging a more compassionate and just society through the instrumentality of education and moral guidance.
“Pope Francis devoted his life to the service of God and humanity. His legacy will live on not only in the hearts of the faithful but also in the global conscience he helped shape with grace, clarity, and conviction,” he said.
Obi extended his condolences to the Universal Church on behalf of himself, his family, and millions of Nigerians inspired by the Pope’s life and teachings. He prayed for the eternal repose of the Pope’s soul and for divine guidance upon the Church he shepherded with love and humility.
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