Former President Jonathan’s Elder Sister Dies at 70

Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, the elder sister of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has passed away.

She died at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, after a brief illness, at the age of 70.

This was announced in a statement issued by Jonathan’s media office on Thursday.

The statement said the deceased, was a retired teacher, businesswoman, mother and grandmother who lived a dedicated life of service to God and humanity.T

The statement also indicated that the burial has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2024, with details of the funeral rites to be announced by the family.