Obi, Tambuwal, Soludo, Otti, Okorocha, Others Storm Imo, To Commiserate with Ihedioha As Mother Goes Home

The burial of the mother of former Imo State Governor,  Emeka Ihedioha in Mbutu in Aboh Mbaise Local government Area of Imo State, Friday witnessed the assemblage of political heavy weights across the country.

The burial of Dame Dorothy Nnsonma Ihedioha could be described as near stampede owing to the massive turnout of visitors who thronged the the venues of the event.

Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha in his remarks, reiterated the importance of  forgiveness among humans.

The burial attracted the presence of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; PDP Acting National Chairman, Amb. Damagum, Prince Uche Secondus, Mr. Peter Obi, Senator Liyel Imoke, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu,  Chairman of PDP BOT, Senator Adolphus Wabara, PDP Acting National Chairman, Amb. Damagun, former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, among others.

Ihedioha said his late mother taught them forgiveness, humility and service.

“My mother, lived a worthy and eventful life, as has been testified by so many people. She taught us quite a lot, especially prayers, humility,  service and forgiveness.

“I want to urge you to imbibe these virtues for a peaceful living on earth.

“I, my siblings and the entire Ihedioha family are humbled and indeed grateful for the support, prayers and solidarity, shown to our family since the passing of our matriarch”, he stated.

In his homily, His Grace, Rev. Henry Ndukuba, Primate of the Metropolitan of All Nigeria,  Anglican Communion,  admonished on the need for a life of service, adding that death is  necessary end.

He called on citizens to prepare themselves for the day death will call, so as to be able to find a place in the bosom of the Lord.

Other guests include, Prof. Jude Njoku, Justice Chioma Nwosu Iheme, Chief Olisa Metuh, Senator Osita Izunaso, Support groups, Various interests groups, leaders of thought, PDP and other party chieftains.