 in Imo State is in mourning following the sudden death of its Deputy Publicity Secretary){kind=link}
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State is in mourning following the sudden death of its Deputy Publicity Secretary, Hon. Ugochimereze Chinedu Asuzu.
Asuzu, convener of Ikoro Ndigbo and a prominent voice in Igbo socio-cultural advocacy, was said to have slumped and died.
In a statement, the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Chief MacDonald Amadi, described the late politician as a “man of uncommon intellect, conviction, and service.”
A native of Umuma Isiaku in Ideato South Local Government Area, Asuzu was widely regarded for blending scholarship with grassroots activism. He held degrees in Theology and Political Science and was pursuing a doctorate before his demise.
His influence went beyond partisan politics. He was a theologian, entrepreneur, cultural advocate and founder of the Igbo Intelligentsia Renaissance, a platform dedicated to cultural renewal and intellectual engagement.
He also established ‘I Stand With ADC’, a coalition support group that mobilised citizens for democratic participation.
Asuzu, a former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), earned recognition as a prolific writer, public affairs analyst and visiting lecturer.
The party described him as a devoted family man and mentor who inspired many across religious and secular platforms.
“The passing of Chief Asuzu is an irreplaceable loss to his family, the ADC family, and the larger Nigerian society,” the statement added.