The elder sister of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, has passed away at the age of 70 after a brief illness on Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
This was disclosed in a statement by Jonathan’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze.
The statement described the deceased, popularly known as Amissi, as a retired teacher, businesswoman, a loving mother, and grandmother who lived a dedicated life of service to God and humanity.
Madam Obebhatein Jonathan was also described as a devout Christian, a virtuous woman, and a role model to many within and outside her community.
The statement further announced that the burial has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2024, with details of the funeral rites to be announced by the family.
Madam Obebhatein Jonathan is survived by three children, siblings, including His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and her mother, Mama Eunice Afeni-Jonathan.
The former president and his family are currently mourning the loss of their beloved sister and are making arrangements for her final rites.
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