OJUKWU IS DEAD!!!

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The National Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu is dead. He died in the early hours of Saturday at a United Kingdomhospital. He was aged 78.
His death was confirmed in a statement by the family titled DIM CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU IS DEAD signed by Ojukwu’s son, Chukwuemeka.
“After a protracted and brave fight against stroke, the People’s General, Ikemba Nnewi, Dikedioranma Ndigbo, Odenigbo Ngw, Ezeigbo Gburugburu, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu died in the early hours of yesterday in London.
“We thank all those that showed concern in our period of difficulties, starting from President Goodluck Jonathan. We thank in a special way the Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, who went above and beyond the call to duty to look after him.
“Besides paying the hospital bills, he visited London on a monthly basis to see him. He was there yesterday and only came back this morning to receive the news, whereupon he entered the next available flight back to London. He even had to fly the Economy class since other classes were fully booked. We thank him for the sacrifices.
“We thank all Nigerians for their solidarity, especially those that continued to pray for him. May you continue to pray for the repose of his soul. “Further details shall be made available.” the family stated
Governor Obi of Anambra State in a statement by his Special Assistant, Valentine Obienyen titled OUR FATHER IS GONE also confirmed Ojukwu’s death
Which he said occurred in the early hours of today, November 26, 2011.
“With Ojukwu’s death, the entire Igbo race, at home and in the Diaspora as well as Nigerians have lost a treasure.
“He was one of the most forthright personalities Nigeria has ever had. He believed in a Nigeria where justice and equity should reign and devoted his life to their pursuit of that ideal as if he was under a spell.
“While alive Ezeigbo Gburugburu was such a subject of history that it makes little sense to start contemplating how history will remember him.
“He is worthy of Ceaser’s own summary of his victory in Pontus (former Asia Minor), Veni, vedi, vici, (I came, I saw, I conquered). Ojukwu came, saw and conquered, leaving for us vital lessons in patriotism and nationalism.
“With his death, part of every Igbo man has also died. We shall continue to remember him in our prayers as we work out further details in consultation with his family and other stakeholders”.

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