Prominent Nigerians including the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, on Tuesday night in Abuja paid tributes to the late Dame Dorothy Nsonma Ihedioha, the mother of Former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha.
They described the late Dorothy as a God-fearing, tolerant, and cheerful who lived a life and legacy worthy of emulation.
At the Service of Songs held at St James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Obi described her as a true mother and advocate of peace.
Obi narrated how Mama stood her ground and insisted that he should be his brother’s keeper and not allow politics to separate him and Ihedioha irrespective of the political affiliations.
According to him “Me and my brother, Emeka, supposed to be in different camps politically but I will shock you. I am always in his house to see Mama and the wife and I will say, ‘Emeka, I came here to see Mama, I did not come for politics, so keep your politics’.
“Mama will pray for me that whatever you are looking for God will give it to you.”
On his own part, the former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal said she would be remembered for being a pillar of hope and support to the family, friends and the country as a whole.
He described her as a prayer warrior, an extraordinary, patient and humble mother who has impacted positively the lives of many Nigerians.00:06/02:00
Tambuwal said “Those who spoke after me will have cause to say that we are not here to mourn our mother but to celebrate her. Honestly, I am still in mourning as a son to Mama.
“As a son I am also very fulfilled that our mother is being celebrated for living a very good and fulfilled life. We shall continue to remember her for what she is. A mother and a pillar of support.”
Also speaking at the event the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ), Atiku Abubakar who was represented by his wife, Titi Abubakar, described late Dorothy as a virtuous woman and a disciplinarian.
According to her “Here I am today I represent my husband Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who is unavoidably absent. He sends his love to the children and the family. He said that greet you, that Mama did not die and we should not mourn. That we should just be in a rejoicing moment.
“Mama was a virtuous woman. You have heard all the accolades that has been passed on Mama. She was a great woman disciplinarian despite the fact that she was a teacher.
