Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last election, has sent condolences to afro beats sensation Wizkid on the death of his mother.

Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun died on Friday, according to the Gist House

On Saturday, Obi, through his X account, consoled the Grammy-winning artist by praying to God for the strength to suffer the ‘irreplaceable loss.’

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“On behalf of the OBIdient family, I sincerely commiserate with Mr Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, (Wizkid), who reportedly lost his beloved mother,” he tweeted on Saturday. The death of a loved one, especially a cherished mother, is an extremely sad experience.

“Dear Wizkid, may the Almighty God who called her home grant her eternal rest in His kingdom and give you and your family the strength to bear her irreplaceable loss.” God always bless you. – PO”