By Seyi Babalola
President Bola Tinubu stated on Saturday that former Anambra State governor Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife battled for Nigeria’s unity throughout his life.
Tinubu made this statement during the burial ceremony of the late rights activist and elder statesman in Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, calling him a real son of the soil.
Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo State, represented Tinubu during the funeral. He characterized Ezeife as a valiant combatant.
“Ezeife died at the time Nigeria needed his developmental ideas the more. He is a man with towering influence. A former federal permanent secretary and a man with leadership credentials.
“While we pray for the repose of his soul, we encourage his loved ones to take solace in his indelible legacies,” Tinubu said.
The burial ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, and hosted by the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo.
Dignitaries at the event include former governor of the state and two term Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, the senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, Senator Ben Ndi-Obi and Senator Uche Ekwunife.
All traditional rulers in the state were also in attendance, as well as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
Late Ezeife was elected governor of Anambra State on the platform of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the Third Republic, in 1992.
He served as governor until late Military leader, Sani Abacha, seized the reins of power andbdissolved all civilian institutions in 1993.
