SAD: OBI OKONJO OF OGWASHI-UKU JOINS HIS ANCESTORS AT 91 By Emeka Esogbue
BREAKING NEWS! SAD: OBI OKONJO OF OGWASHI-UKU JOINS HIS ANCESTORS AT 91 By Emeka Esogbue With regret, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's former Finance Minister has announced the passing to glory of her father, HRM Obi Prof Chukwuka Okonjo, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku. Aunty Ngozi who made this disclosure yesterday through her Media Aide, Mr Nwabuikwu stated that he died shortly after returning from Lagos. Obi Okonjo, a PhD holder in Mathematics was coronated as the monarch of the community in 2007. Meanwhile the son of the late Obi, Ifechukwude Okonjo has been crowned the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku. Rest in peace, Obi Okonjo! See the full release below: PRESS RELEASE BY PAUL C NWABUIKWU, MEDIA ADVISER TO DR OKONJO-IWEALA* “A LOVING FATHER AND A GREAT INSPIRATION“ A STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF OUR FATHER, OBI (PROF) CHUKUKA OKONJO *BY DR NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA* On behalf of my siblings and relatives of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku, I announce the passing o