Former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi
has mourned the death of Pope Francis.
Obi, who is in Rome for the Pope’s burial, said the deceased
left a legacy of light.
He described Pope Francis’ life as a testament to leadership
as a sacred duty, one rooted in compassion, truth.
Posting on X with the tag: “Legacy of Light: What Pope
Francis Taught the World,” Obi said Francis serviced the poor and marginalised
during his lifetime.
According to Obi, the deceased lived for others, spoke for
the voiceless, and reminded us all that leadership must be about lifting
others, not self-exaltation.
He wrote: “Today, I joined Francis Cardinal Arinze, global
dignitaries, and thousands of mourners at St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, to pay my
final respects to His Holiness, Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. The
solemn lying-in-state ceremony was a moment of deep reflection, as the world
bids farewell to a man who embodied humility, simplicity, and selfless service.
“Pope Francis was more than a Pontiff; he was a moral light
in a world darkened by inequality and indifference. His life was a testament to
leadership as a sacred duty, one rooted in compassion, truth, and service to
the poor and marginalised. He lived for others, spoke for the voiceless, and
reminded us all that leadership must be about lifting others, not
self-exaltation.
“I came to truly appreciate what he stood for after my
appointment as a member of Scholars Occultantes – an international circle of
thinkers he founded during his time as Archbishop. The organisation, dedicated
to truth, ethical leadership, and social transformation, gave me a deeper
insight into the intellectual and moral force behind his teachings.
“I was blessed to meet Pope Francis on three occasions. Each
encounter left a lasting impression. He radiated peace and inspired faith, and
his presence was a quiet yet powerful reminder of the divine responsibility
that leadership entails. His humility was infectious, his vision deeply human.
“As we mourn this great soul, I urge political, religious,
and community leaders, especially across Africa, to reflect on his life and
commit to the values he upheld: justice, peace, and human dignity. Let this
moment not just be one of mourning, but a call to lead with conscience, walk
with the people, and govern with love.
“May Pope Francis’ soul rest in perfect peace, and may his
legacy live on in all who seek to serve humanity selflessly.”
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