The South African
Former United States President Barack Obama has paid tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The 90-year-old religious leader passed away on Sunday morning in Cape Town.
DESMOND TUTU WAS A MORAL COMPASS- OBAMA
Taking to his official social media account the ex-president lamented Tutu’s death in a touching tribute.
Obama dubbed Tutu as a friend and a moral compass, lauding his dedication in his lengthy fight against injustice.
“Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others. A universal spirit, Archbishop Tutu was grounded in the struggle for liberation and justice in his own country, but also concerned with injustice everywhere.”
Barack Obama
OBAMA ON TUTU’S HUMOR
Obama also took a moment to remember Desmond Tutu’s infamous sense of humour. Indeed, it seems as if even the US political titan has a soft spot for the late icon. Obama says that both himself and his wife, Michelle, will miss Tutu dearly…
