Former Governor of Anambra State and chieftain of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, is dead.
According to a statement by Chief Rob Nwakaire Ezeife, on behalf of the family, Ezeife died Thursday evening at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Daily Trust reports.
“On behalf of the Ezeife Dynasty of Igbo-Ukwu, I wish to announce the promotion to glory of our most distinguished son, Okwadike, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, CON, a former Federal Permanent Secretary, the first Executive Governor of Anambra State, a former Political Adviser to the President and former Presidential Aspirant.
“This sad event took place yesterday at 6pm at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja. More details about the deceased and the arrangements for his State Burial will be announced later,” it stated.