The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has joined millions around the world to mourn the passing of Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Benedict died at the age of 95 on Saturday at 9:34 AM in his residence at the Vatican’s Mater Ecclesiae Monastery.
Taking to his Twitter account, Obi penned his heartfelt love for the cleric whom he said left indelible historical marks.
He wrote: “Farewell Pope Emeritus, Pope Benedict XVI. Over the years, Pope Benedict remained a real shepherd of God’s people. He left indelible historical marks. His service to God and to humanity as a Priest, Archbishop, Cardinal and Pope bore eloquent witness to his genuine love for God and man. Rest on Pope Benedict XVI. -PO”
Farewell Pope Emeritus, Pope Benedict XVI. Over the years, Pope Benedict remained a real shepherd of God's people. He left indelible historical marks. His service to God and to humanity as a Priest, Archbishop, Cardinal and Pope bore eloquent witness to his genuine love for God pic.twitter.com/j5V6SMB5qH
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) December 31, 2022
