President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, some state governors and other leaders are expected at the burial of the Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria (MCN), Sunday Mbang.
Late Mbang’s family during a press conference in Uyo, announced August 11 for the final obsequies of the patriarch, who died on May 16, 2023 at the age of 86.
Speaking on behalf of family, late Mbang’s first son and Chief mourner, Sir Ini Mbang, while listing the funeral arrangements, mentioned names of political and religious leaders expected at the obsequies of his father.
He said, “First and foremost, Papa had his best friend, former president Obasanjo who will be there. We also have confirmations of some governors; even the incumbent president, Bola Tinubu will be there.
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“We are going to have several distinguished Nigerians in attendance. And then we are going to have the president of World Methodist Council, Secretary-General of the World Methodist Council, National President Christian Association of Nigeria and the President-General of the Islamic Council of Nigeria which is the Sultan of Sokoto.
“You know Papa started the Inter-Religious Council with the former Sultan of Sokoto and he was in good relationship with other Sultans of Sokoto. So these eminent leaders will come and honour him”.
Mbang also stated that there would be a special service on Wednesday, 19th July, 2023(today) by his alma mater, the Methodist Boys High School Old Boys followed by a novelty football match between the Methodist Old Boys and Hope Waddel Old Boys at Shelter Afrique, Uyo.
“On Wednesday 26th July, 2023 a commendation service is slated to hold at the Methodist Church of the Trinity, Tinubu in Lagos by 10am.
“On Thursday 3rd August, 2023 there would be a special service to be conducted by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN at the National Christian Centre, Abuja by 4pm”.