Uwechue Was a Quintessential Statesman, Says Ihedioha Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has described the death of Ambassador Ralph Uwechue as painful, unfortunate and regretful. The Deputy Speaker, who expressed shock at the sad development, noted that Ndigbo has lost a quintessential statesman, father figure and rallying point for unity and progress of the Igbo race and one who led brilliantly during his tenure as President of Ohaneze Ndigbo. He said the late Uwechue made his mark as a fine diplomat who brought great skills and experience to bear during his leadership of the pan-Igbo body and remained an elder statesman who commanded respect and admiration until his death. “His exalted position as President of Ohaneze Ndigbo did not in any way detract from his nationalist posture and an elder statesman with reach, contact and networks throughout the country and across the world,” Hon. Ihedioha said of late Uwechue, with whom he had a personal relationship. He prayed God Almighty to grant his soul peaceful passage to eternal rest while consoling the family left behind and indeed, the entire Ndigbo whom he urged to bear the loss with equanimity and submission to the will of the immortal creator.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 05:46:09 +0000
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