By Adesina Soyooye
A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has lost his mother, Mrs Mary Amaechi. Amaechi is, also, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement, Amaechi’s Media Office said his mother died on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Said the statement: “Late Mrs. Mary Amaechi was a cherished matriarch who held her family together in love, peace and unity. She was a community women leader and Christian leader, whose belief and faith in God was firm and resolute. She was loved and highly respected in her community, and will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering support for those around her and beyond.
“Rt Hon. Amaechi and the entire family are profoundly grateful for the outpouring of condolences and love already being shown them during this difficult time.”
Funeral arrangements, according to the statement, will be made public in due course. It
appreciated the continued thoughts and prayers from friends, supporters, and well-wishers.
The late matriarch, whose son, Rotimi, was a two-term Governor of Rivers State, as well as a two-term Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and two-term Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, died at the age of 89 years.
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