Peter Obi mourns NLC Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, calls him patriot

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has mourned the death of Nigeria Labour Congress General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a committed patriot and passionate advocate for workers' welfare. In a condolence message posted via his X handle on Friday, Obi recalled meeting Ugboaja during his time in the Labour Party and praised his deep commitment to workers' welfare, justice, fairness, and the desire to see a Nigeria where every citizen can live and work with dignity.

He said Ugboaja was not indifferent to the challenges facing ordinary Nigerians, spoke with conviction, and consistently demonstrated genuine concern for workers whose contributions are often overlooked. Obi noted that Ugboaja's passing is a painful loss to his family, friends, colleagues, and the wider community of people who shared his ideals, adding that Nigeria has lost a man who believed in the possibility of a better country and was willing to contribute to making that possibility a reality.

Obi extended heartfelt condolences to Ugboaja's family, friends, and colleagues, praying that God grant them strength to bear this difficult moment and grant Ugboaja eternal rest. The tribute highlights the respect Obi holds for a labour leader despite political differences, underscoring Ugboaja's influence on workers' rights and national discourse.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/28/peter-obi-mourns-death-of-nlc-general-secretary-emmanuel-ugboaja/