The first daughter of the one-time Governor of Anambra State, late Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike), Dr. Ogelue C. Ezeife-Ugorji, has revealed that her father, known for his firm stand on justice and equity, strongly supported Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 polls, because he looked forward to a better and more united nation where every Nigerian would be treated justly and given a fair chance to succeed.
Ezeife-Ugorji said her late father strongly believed the former governor of Anambra State would have made it happen.
She made the revelation while paying glowing tribute to her late father at his Commendation Service in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Friday.
Ezeife was the first civilian governor of Anambra State and an elder statesman.
Speaking of his well-lived life, Dr. EzeifeUgorji stated that her father held justice and equity very highly.
She narrated how Okwadike, during his last visit to the United States of America before his death, revealed that his unwavering support for Obi was borne out of his deep conviction that he “would build a just and equitable nation”.
She further described the late Okwadike as a man of wisdom, a lover of peace, and an emblem of unity.
She said Okwadike was a truly detribalised Nigerian who related to everyone irrespective of tribe or religion.
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She prayed to God to grant her beloved father eternal rest and his hopes of a just and equitable Nigeria be actualised.
The event was well attended by many dignitaries and revered Nigerians, including the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo; President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu; former Governor of Enugu State, Okwesilieze Nwodo; and former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige.
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