NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Zamani Tanko, a longtime aide to the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson.
Akelicious reports that Obi disclosed this in a condolence message, saying Tanko served Dickson with loyalty and dedication for over 15 years.
He said he visited the former Bayelsa State governor on Thursday morning to sympathise with him and his team over the loss.
“It is with deep sorrow that I learned last night of the passing of DSP Zamani Tanko (Rtd), who was a faithful aide to my dear brother and our Party Leader Senator Henry Seriake Dickson for over 15 years,” Obi said.
“This morning, I visited Senator Dickson to share in his grief and that of his entire team. DSP Zamani served with loyalty and dedication, and his loss will be felt by all who knew him.”
Obi extended condolences to Dickson, the family of the deceased and others affected by his passing.
“On behalf of myself and my family, I extend heartfelt condolences to Senator Dickson, DSP Zamani’s family, and everyone touched by his life,” he added.
“May God Almighty who called him home grant him eternal rest in His kingdom; and continue to bless his family always.”
