President Bola Tinubu has expressed sympathy to Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi.
Sunday Ndidi reportedly lost his life in a road accident on Tuesday at Umunede, near Agbor, in Delta State.
In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the incident as tragic and conveyed his condolences to the footballer and the entire Ndidi family.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Sunday Ndidi. I share in the grief of his family, friends and associates, particularly Wilfred Ndidi, who shared a strong bond with his father as a mentor and guide in his remarkable career as an exceptional footballer.
“There is no doubt that Sunday’s modest beginnings and honesty greatly impacted those who looked up to him for inspiration,” the President said.
Tinubu also prayed for divine comfort for the family and asked God to grant eternal rest to the soul of the deceased.
It’s had been earlier reported that Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, was involved in a road accident in Umunede and was confirmed dead after being taken to a hospital in Agbor.
Wilfred Ndidi’s club side, Leicester City, also confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal traffic accident,” the club said in a statement.
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