President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to the former Senator representing Bayelsa East, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, over the death of his wife.
Mrs Evelyn Murray-Bruce, according to a tweet by her husband on Friday, died of cancer.
The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, urged Senator Murray-Bruce and his entire family to take solace in the quality of life lived by his late wife.
“President Muhammadu Buhari shares heartfelt sorrow with Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on the loss of his wife of 41 years, Evelyn.
“The President prays God to comfort the Senator, who represented Bayelsa East in the 8th Assembly, the children left by the deceased, and the entire family.
“Urging them to take solace in the quality of life lived by the departed, President Buhari beseeches God to soothe their pains, and grant succour to all those who mourn Mrs Evelyn Murray-Bruce”, the statement said.
