Coffie Condoles Families Of Duru, Uduaghan Over Demise
The Akwa Ibom State guber candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Engr. Emem Coffie has expressed deep-seated condolences to the family of veteran Nollywood actor late Francis Duru on his demise after a brief illness recently.
Engr. Coffie, a grassroot politician in a condolence message released to Journalists on Tuesday, described the late Nollywood actor as a good friend, lookalike and very kind hearted fellow, who contributed meaningfully in moulding the film industry in Nigeria.
He recalled that the late thespian were together with him in University of Port Harcourt along with Ejike Asiegbu his good friend decades ago and had led a life devoid of any controversy or scandal which endeared him to many Nigerian youths as a mentor.
Coffie who described late Duru as a good family man, a born again Christian and an exceptional actor urged his family to look up to God for strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“As Christians and believers, we can’t question God but give thanks to him in all situation as our Creator and author of our lives,” he said.
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In the same vein, the PDP chieftain condoles with the family of late Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former governor of Delta State who died recently.
He described late Uduaghan as a non controversial politician and governor whose tenure recorded tremendous achievements in Delta State.
According to him, “late Uduaghan was a good politician and governor whose tenure was very peaceful and less controversial, he also led a good life worthy of emulation by others”
Coffie admonished all politicians especially those in executive positions to learn to serve the people selflessly and with empathy, stressing that power is transient.
He added, “Politicians must lead with good heart and strive to leave a worthy legacy, they should understand that we are all mortals and will one day return to our Creator to give account of our stewardship on earth.
The guber hopeful who maintained that the name and legacy we leave behind speaks long after earthly sojourn, enjoined the families of Duru and Uduaghan to take solace in their remarkable footprints and legacies which will continue to resonate for decades to come.
He prayed God to grant thier souls peaceful repose in his bossom and their families the strength and fortitude to bear thier demise.
