A notable incident occurred during the wake-keeping ceremony of the late Access Bank founder, Herbert Wigwe, at the Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) Lion of Judah parish in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Friday.
The Master of Ceremonies (MC) sparked a mild drama when he failed to acknowledge the presence of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), despite recognizing other special guests.
The remains of Wigwe, alongside his wife and son, had arrived in Nigeria on Friday for their final burial rites in Rivers State. However, during the wake-keep, tension arose among attendees when Obi was not initially acknowledged by the MC. After being alerted to the oversight, the MC later apologized, and Obi was duly recognized at the event.
In a separate development, Tochi Wigwe, the first daughter of the late Herbert Wigwe, delivered an emotional tribute to her father during the Night of Tributes at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday night. Tochi, accompanied by her friends on stage, fondly remembered her father’s determination and drive, emphasizing how he consistently surpassed expectations.
As Govs, other dignitaries arrive Rivers community for Wigwe’s burial
Meanwhile, some governors and other dignitaries from the Southeast, South-South and other parts of the country have arrived the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, branch in Isiokpo in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, where a service is being held for the former Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe.
Wigwe, his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizzy who died recently in a helicopter crash that happened near a border town between California and Nevada, United States, are to be buried on Saturday (today).
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and a former Nigerian Ambassador to Scandinavian countries, Dr Godknows Igali, amongst others, are currently in the community for the burial.
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, is also on ground amid heavy security.
Recalls that family members, friends and mourners had on Friday, attended the Christian wake organised in honour of the deceased in the community.
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