Ezeife’s Daughter Reveals Why Her Father Supported Obi

The first daughter of the late Gov. Chukwemeka Ezeife, Okwadike, Dr. Mrs. Ogelue C. Ezeife Ugorji, has revealed that her beloved father, known for his firm stand on justice and equity, strongly supported the Labour Party’s presidential candidate because he looked forward to a better and more united nation where every Nigerian would be treated justly and given a fair chance to succeed, and he believed that Peter Obi would make it happen.

Dr. Ezeife-Ugorji made the revelation while honouring her late father, Gov. Chukwemeka Ezeife, at his Commendation Service in Awka. Gov. Ezeife was Anambra State’s first civilian governor and an elderly statesman. Yesterday, he attended a commendation service in Awka as part of his final journey home.

Dr. Ugorji described her father, Okwadike, as a man who valued justice and equity. She described how, during his final visit to the United States of America before his death, Okwadike revealed that his unwavering support for Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, stemmed from his deep conviction that Obi would build a just and equitable nation.

She went on to describe the late Okwadike as a wise man, a peacemaker, and an embodiment of unity. She described Okwadike as a truly detribalized Nigerian who interacted with everyone, regardless of tribe or religion. She prayed to God to give her beloved father eternal rest and to realise his dreams of a just and equitable Nigeria.

Many dignitaries and revered Nigerians attended the event, including Prof. Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State; Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo; Okwesilieze Nwodo, former Governor of Enugu State; Dr. Chris Ngige, former Governor of Anambra State; and many others.