Former Governor of Anambra State, late Chukwuemeka Ezeife, was yesterday eulogized by Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, former governors, Mr Peter Obi, former and Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo, among others as an upright man.
Ezeife was laid-in-state at the International Convention Centre in Awka, where several dignitaries took time to Eulogize him. He was also declared the hero of Igboland by apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Governor Chukwuma Soludo said that Ezeife would be buried according to the Anambra burial law, adding that after the event, the burial would terminate on Saturday. Soludo said Ezeife left a legacy that would be difficult to match.
Presidential candidate of Labour Party , Peter Obi, described Ezeife as one who lived for justice. He said he was a fair Nigerian and a Nigerian that lived for all. Former Deputy Governor, Dame Virgy Etiaba, Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo and others hailed Ezeife as a shinning light.
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