Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has paid a visit to former Nigeria international Tijani Babangida who was involved in a fatal accident in May.
Babangida was involved in a car accident that claimed the life of his younger brother Ibrahim, a member of the 1993 Golden Eaglets World Cup winning squad, and infant son Fadil.
Babangida’s wife had to undergo facial surgery at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria.
Commenting on his visit, Obi wrote on his X handle: “Today (Thursday) I visited the Ex-Super Eagles star, Tijani Babangida, who was involved in a fatal road accident last month in Kaduna. I went to condole with him on the sad loss of his son and his younger brother, Ibrahim Babangida, former Under 17 World Champion, to the tragic accident.
“His wife was also injured in the unfortunate incident. I encouraged him not to be dispirited by the present painful challenges but to continue to rest his hope in God Almighty. One cannot question God.
“As a fan who follows the trajectory of our sports stars, I believe they deserve our care and love, having made the nation proud and made us happy by deploying their talents for the good of society.”
The former Anambra State governor expressed happiness that Babangida’s former national team colleagues are in solidarity with him.
Obi added, “I pray to God Almighty to grant him and his wife quick recovery, forgive the sins of the dead and grant them eternal rest.”
