By BARBARA KALU, Awka –
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has expressed grief over the sudden death of Dr. Nnamdi Okafor, the lawmaker representing Awka South Constituency 1 in the State House of Assembly
NATIONAL ACCORD had reported that Okafor, who was the Majority Leader of the House, slumped and died on Tuesday in a hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was attending a legislative training for lawmakers.
Governor Soludo in his condolence message issued on Wednesday by his spokesman, Mr Christian Aburime, described Okafor’s death as regrettable, shocking, and a huge loss to the state legislature and the state in general.
He regretted that Okafor’s death came barely three months after Mr Okechukwu Okoye, another lawmaker representing Aguata Constituency 2, was kidnapped and later beheaded.
The governor said the deceased served his constituency with devotion, energy and time,adding that he would be sorely missed.
He said: “On behalf of the Anambra State Government, may I use this medium to convey my sympathy to those he left behind, including his family, Awka Constituency 1, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor as well as other lawmakers.
“Indeed, life is ephemeral. may the living continue to reflect on the essence of life and live for the good of the society like Dr. Okafor did,” he said.
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