The death coincided with the President’s 55th birthday.
Meni passed away at the National Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, in Abuja said formal burial arrangements would be announced by the family.
Meanwhile, the Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has described as shocking the death of the President’s younger brother.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba, Ahmed noted that Meni’s death was “more painful due to the fact that he was a very young Nigerian whose energy and vigour were much needed for the process of nation building and the fact that it happened on a day President Jonathan was marking his birthday and nation just recovering from the death of three eminent Nigerians”.
Ahmed expressed the sympathy of the government and people of Kwara State with the President “in this very challenging hour”, praying God to grant “Mr. President and his family the fortitude to bear the loss”.
president jonathan 55 today, half brother dies today............mixed feelings.
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ReplyDeleteso sorry.but why not fly him oversea lf our nija hospitals ar not efficient
His energy and vigour were much needed for the realization of Jonathan's sit-tight ambition!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, they will soon say its boko haram. Well planned sha
ReplyDeletePatience was sick, they flew her to Germany. Half brother falls sick and is rushed to Aso Rock clinic to die. Nigerians are sick and some cant afford pcm. Jonah, God is watching on 3D Blue Ray tv.
ReplyDeleteHey many his gentle soul rest in peace, and goodlock God will embrace ur work in our country thank u dear.
ReplyDeleteWhat about other young Nigerians dying everyday and those that died during the subsidy protest? Isn't their death painful due to the fact that they were very young Nigerians whose energy and vigour were much needed for the process of nation building?
ReplyDeleteMay is soul rest in peace, money and power could not save him.
ReplyDeleteBlood sacrifice....
ReplyDeletewhat a pity, rest in peace
ReplyDeleteOh death, not a respecter of anybody. How I wish we shall all learn and be sober and think of where we shall spend our eternity. Eternity, so close than ever imagined. Repent therefore and belive the gospel, give your life to Jesus today, tomorrow may be too late.
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ReplyDeletewhy not fly the guy abroad for medication?At this stage wrangling rancour of polygamious family still exist?Habbah,ogah Jonah.....may his soul rest in peace
Oh dear, what a Shame! May he find rest in the bosom of our Lord. Slumber deep.RIP
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