The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa
has commiserated with Governor Willie Obiano and the people of Anambra State on
the death of former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme (GCON), who died on Sunday
in a London hospital at 85 years.
Governor Okowa also conveyed his condolences to
the family of the late Elder Statesman particularly the Oko Kingdom, describing
him as a committed patriot who served our nation at the highest levels with an
uncommon sense of patriotism and unwavering dedication.
In a statement in Asaba by his Chief Press
Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, the Governor said he was saddened by the demise of
the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party
(PDP).
The statement read: “I am deeply saddened by the
death of elder statesman and former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ekwueme
(GCON), who passed on at the age
of 85 years”.
of 85 years”.
“He was a committed patriot, an astute politician
and altruistic Vice President who worked assiduously to better the lots of his
people and Nigerians in general”.
“Through his purposeful leadership and development
strides, the late Ekwueme influenced the establishment of the Federal
Polytechnic Oko which brought about unprecedented development of the Oko
Kingdom in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Governor Okowa remarked that as a democrat, the
late Ekwueme etched his name in the annals of Nigeria’s democratic advancement
by working courageously for the emergence and consolidation of the Fourth
Republic in 1999 when he joined forces with other leaders to form the Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP.
“Before venturing into politics Ekwueme brought
great pride to the country through his exemplary and pioneering efforts as the
Doyen of Architecture in Nigeria.”
“His good works as a dedicated family man,
accomplished professional, selfless politician and great philanthropist would
continue to live after him”.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people
of Delta State, I convey our deepest sympathy to the Ekwueme family, the
Government and good people of Anambra State, and the rest of the country.
“May his soul find eternal repose in the bosom of
the Almighty God.” the Governor wrote.
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