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PHOTOS: Atiku, David Mark, Osinbajo attend Amaechi’s mother’s burial

Top Nigerian politicians, including Atiku Abubakar, Yemi Osinbajo, and David Mark, attended the funeral service of Rotimi Amaechi’s mother in Rivers State. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-atiku-david-mark-osinbajo-attend-amaechis-mothers-burial/

PHOTOS: Atiku, David Mark, Osinbajo attend Amaechi’s mother’s burial

The funeral service for Rotimi Amaechi’s mother, Dame Mary Orduah Amaechi, took place on Saturday at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Ubima, Rivers State. The service was attended by prominent figures within the African Democratic Congress, such as presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and National Chairman Senator David Mark. Other dignitaries present included former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami.

The ADC described the assembly as a gathering to pay their final respects and stand in solidarity with the Amaechi family during their period of grief. Dame Mary Orduah Amaechi had passed away on July 16, 2026. Her burial occurred the day after former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso had visited Amaechi’s residence in Port Harcourt to convey their condolences.

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