Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed shock and sadness over the death of elder statesman and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Chief Emmanuel Adaelu and Abiriba-born business mogul, Echeme Nnanna Kalu.
Governor Otti described the death of the leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide as a great loss to the Igbo nation and the entire country.
He described Chief Iwuanyanwu as a great patriot, a lover of his people, a successful leader and an outstanding professional, businessman and leader.
In a release through his Chief Press Secretary Mr Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Governor received with shock and heavy heart the sudden demise of the Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo.
“On behalf of the Government and People of Abia State, Governor Otti commiserates with the family of the Elder Statesman, Imo State Government, the South-East, the Igbo nation across the globe and the country at large.”
Also, Governor Otti described the Late Elder Adaelu as a successful entrepreneur and businessman who left his name in the sands of time. Commiserating with the Adaelu family and the people of Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State, the Governor said the State would miss the great icon.
Similarly, the death of Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu was like a bolt from the blue. Otti said he was devastated by the news of the sudden demise of Chief Kalu of the Nnanna Kalu dynasty, which he described as a personal loss.
He described Chief Nnanna Kalu, a great son of Abiriba, as an astute businessman, a philanthropist, a child of God and a preacher of the gospel as he conveyed his condolences to the family.