The governor made the observation while appreciating the personalities that graced the burial, adding that what he saw was a demonstration of love towards him by Nigerians, irrespective of political or religious leanings.
Former Presidents: Olusegun Obasanjo ; Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Patience and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party , Uche Secondus at the ceremony in Akwa Ibom State…yesterday.The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan and wife, Patience, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, joined other sympathisers to bid farewell to the late Elder Gabriel Emmanuel Nkanang, father of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr.
Emmanuel described the burial of his father, Nkanang, as a bridge building ceremony, stressing that the event knew no party, religion and no gender barriers.
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