PASSAGE : ONDO EULOGIES ALEX EKWEME
Late Dr. ALEX IFEANYICHUKWU EKWUEME
Former Nigeria Vice President
The Ondo state government has described the second republic Vice President, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekweme as a brightest and ebullient democrats, who's death is an irreparable loss to the country.
In his message over the death of the number two man in the country, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of ondo state said, death is a necessary end, it is saddening that Dr. Alex Ekwueme departs the country at a time when the ideals and social justice he used his energy and intellectual prowess to fight for in his life times have yet to be achieved.
Akeredolu noted that, young generation will surely miss the second republic Vice President who stood for the uprightness and unity of our dear country.
Dr. Alex Ekwueme, is noted to be a nationalist, disciplined and leader of leaders, led a group of political like minds to push the military back to their barracks during the dark days of Sani Abacha military junta. His roles during that period in the Nigeria’s political history will not be forgotten in a hurry.
Akeredolu in his words , "it is my wish that politicians and Nigerians in general emulate the selflessness and patriotism of this great Nigerian. He will forever be remembered by all".
Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, born October 21, 1932 at Oko, Orumba north local government area of Anambra state of Nigeria ,fifth Vice President of Nigeria to Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shangri, President, between October 1st, 1979 to December 31st, 1983 under the National Party of Nigeria ( NPN ). Died on 19th,November 2017 at the age of 85 at London, United Kingdom.
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