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Just in: A Former Anambra State Governor Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife is dead

Rita Elenwo December 15, 2023

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An ex-Governor of Anambra State and Frontline politician, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, is dead.

Ezeife, aged 85, breathed his last at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, the family said in a press statement signed on its behalf by Chief Rob Ezeife.

The statement said, “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, a former governor of Anambra State, a former Political Adviser to the President and former Presidential aspirant.

“This sad event took place yesterday at 6 pm at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja.”

“More details about the deceased and the arrangements for his state burial will be announced later.”

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Rita Elenwo December 15, 2023

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Rita Elenwo

Rita Aletor- Elenwo, is a professional journalist with experience in broadcast, print and online reporting. A proud citizen of Edo state, Nigeria (Esan South East Local Government) Rita had her first degree in philosophy from Ebonyi State University (2008), PGD, in Communication from the University of Port Harcourt (2020), and currently in pursuit of an MSC degree in communication. Rita (nee Aletor-) is happily married with lovely children.