Jonathan Weeps At Brother’s Burial, Sambo Absent (Photos)

by Topsy Oba

President Jonathan weep at brother’s burial

President Goodluck Jonathan could not hold back his emotions as he burst into tears, at the burial rites for his late younger brother, Meni Innocent Jonathan, who died 20 November.

Part of the rites was the Service of Songs held for Meni at the Dame Patience Jonathan Square, Otuoke yesterday. It attracted notable government officials, including Senate President David Mark. Representatives of Nollywood were there too. But a notable absentee was vice-president Namadi Sambo, who kept away to prepare for the wedding of his two daughters in Kaduna today.

The remains of Meni Jonathan will be committed to mother earth today, after a commendation service at the St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Otuoke by 10 am.