By BARBARA KALU, Awka –
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has lost his father, Pa Simeon Soludo, at the age of 92.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Chris Aburime, stated this in a statement on Monday.
Aburime said the elder statesman popularly known as Ichie Akukananwa 1 of Isuofia in Aguata Local Governent Area died in the early hours of Nov. 6.
He said Pa Soludo was survived by seven sons, eight daughters-in-law, 22 grand-children and six great-grandchildren.
He quoted the governor as saying that his late father lived a fulfilled life and died at the ripe age of 92.
The Press Secretary said further information would be communicated to the public in due course.
Tinubu mourns
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo over the death of his father, Pa Simeon Soludo.
Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, described late Pa Soludo as a dignified and charitable family man.
He said that the deceased lived a fruitful life that was exemplified in the achievements, personal quality, and sterling records of his son, Gov. Soludo.
“I pray the Almighty God grant your beloved father eternal rest. He lives through you still; in your sincerity, good works and deeds.”
The president encouraged the governor and the good people of Anambra to take solace in the excellent legacy of the departed nonagenarian.
Late Pa Soludo was 92 at the time of his passage into glory.
He is survived by seven sons; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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