Buhari Mourns Alabo Graham-Douglas

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Alabo Tonye Graham-Douglas, who died on April 25.

In a condolence message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja, Buhari sympathised with Government and people of Rivers over the loss of the political stalwart, democrat and administrator.

Late Graham-Douglas served differently as Minister of Aviation, Minister of Labour and Productivity, and Minister of Tourism, leaving a legacy of distinguished service to the nation.

President Buhari noted the historic roles Graham-Douglas played in entrenching democratic rule and a liberal culture, joining well meaning Nigerians and global leaders to stand and speak for justice and fairness.

He lauded him for promoting grassroots development among his people.

The president believed the investments of the departed in people and building of institutions will be remembered by posterity.

President Buhari prayed that the Almighty God would grant the soul of Graham-Douglas a peaceful rest and comfort his family.

Meanwhile, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says he is committed to allowing God’s will to prevail on the choice of who will be his successor in 2023.

Okowa stated this  at the 70th birth anniversary and thanksgiving service of Chief Oritsetimeyin Adams at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area.

The governor said that he was not willing to lord himself on the people but would rather allow the will of God to provide the people with a worthy successor as governor.

He commended the church and other leaders for their prayers and support, and urged them to pray that God should provide the state with a worthy person that would succeed him as a governor.

“The choice of a successor is not by wish of man but by the will of God.

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