Ex-Anambra governor Mbadinuju dies at 78
Former Governor of Anambra, Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju, is dead, a family source has announced.
The deceased son, Cheta, said their patriarch died on Saturday at the National Hospital, Abuja at 78.
Mr Cheta announced the death on behalf of the family in a statement issued in Awka and made available to reporters on Tuesday.
He stated: “With heavy heart, but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, uncle, friend and associate, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, a former governor of Anambra and elder statesman.
“At this trying time, we pray for God’s grace and mercy upon him and those he left behind to mourn him.
“His funeral arrangements will be announced in due course by the family,” Mr Cheta added.
In a reaction, Governor Chukwuma Soludo commiserated with the deceased family, Uli Community of Ihiala Local Government Area and entire people of Anambra over the loss.
In a statement signed by Christian Aburime, his Press Secretary, Mr Soludo said the late ‘Odera’, as he was fondly called, would be remembered for signing the law that created the Anambra Vigilance Service, Anambra State University, Uli, among other legacy projects.
He urged the family to ensure it sustained his good legacies and prayed to God to grant his soul eternal repose.
Mr Mbadinuju was Anambra’s governor from 1999 to 2003.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Five newly promoted senior police officers decorated in Kebbi
The police commissioner in Kebbi, Lawal Daura, has decorated five promoted senior police officers with new ranks.
NationWide
China reports first human death caused by bird flu
China has notified the World Health Organisation (WHO) that a woman infected with the H3N8 bird flu died in March.
Politics
Peter Obi unknown, unpopular in 22 states of Nigeria: FG
“Obi came far behind with 25 per cent in 15 states. This means Obi, who was wrongly adjudged as a frontrunner in the election, was virtually unknown and unpopular in 22 states.”
Opinion
Michael Owhoko: Four biggest losers of the 2023 Nigerian general elections
The exercise was not only a horrendous phenomenon on the psyche of Nigerians but a fleeting nightmare.
Politics
Labour Party lawmakers-elect promise vibrant Abia Assembly
The eighth Abia Assembly will have four political parties, including APC (one), YPP (two), PDP (11) and Labour (10) in the parliament.
Politics
Obi failed to condemn Datti Baba-Ahmed’s ‘treasonable’ utterances: Lai Mohammed
“The position of the law is clear that anybody who is aggrieved over election results should go to court.”
