By Praise Chinecherem
First Executive Governor of new Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife is dead.
A statement signed by Chief Rob Nwakaire Ezeife, on behalf of the family said Ezeife, popularly called Okwadike passed on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja.
The statement reads, “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.
“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.”
