BREAKING: Anambra Ex-governor Is Dead 

BREAKING: Anambra Ex-governor Is Dead 

The former Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has passed away.

Ezeife’s family announced his passing at the age of 85 in a statement on Thursday.

They noted that he was a respected Igbo leader and elder statesman who will be greatly missed.

The statement provided a brief overview of his life and career, emphasizing his commitment to the development of Anambra State.

“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,” the statement said.

“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,” he said.