AFCON 2023 Final: How Herbert Wigwe’s Passing Affects My Attendance – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has made the difficult decision not to attend the All African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire.
Mr Obi explained that the recent tragic passing of Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Bank Holdings, has deeply affected him, rendering him unable to be present at the stadium for the final match.
Herbert Wigwe lost his life in a helicopter crash in the United States on Friday.
In a heartfelt message addressed to the Super Eagles, Peter Obi expressed his unwavering support and commitment despite his physical absence.
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He wrote on X: “My beloved Super Eagles, as you step onto the field of play foe the epoch-making AFCON finals today, I want to join our teeming compatriots to express my deepest support and commitment to you.
“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that I will not be physically present in the stadium to support you.
“The devastating news of the death of my dear friend, and one of our country’s outstanding entrepreneurs, Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Holdings, along with his wife and son, and another friend, former Group Managing Director of Nigeria Exchange Group PLC, Abimbola Ogunbanjo’s passing has left me deeply saddened and affected.
“In the light of this tragedy, I’ve had to make a difficult decision to cancel my plans to be present physically at the match venue as a mark of respect to these great souls who made immense contributions to the development of our country particularly in education and youth empowerment through jobs.”
