The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Uche Chukwumerije, is dead.
He was 75.
According to a statement by a family representative, Chidi, the Senator died on Sunday after a long but gallant battle with lung cancer.
“On the evening of Sunday, the 19th of April, 2015, surrounded by his family, Comrade Uche Chukwumerije passed into the open arms of history, and of our Lord Jesus Christ, after a long but gallant battle with lung cancer,” the statement said.
“His life is many volumes, which can only be told with care and time, of dedication and focus, integrity and discipline, and an unbroken love for the highest ideals of our shared humanity.
“Details of burial arrangements will be announced in due course. We ask only for your prayers and good wishes.”
Condolences have already started pouring in for the former Information Minister.
His party, the Peoples Democratic Party, said it was “deeply saddened by the loss of this great Nigerian, a highly respected statesman who has made immense contributions to the development of our dear nation.”
“Senator Chukwumerije lived a patriotic Nigerian and a brilliant lawmaker who gave his all and discharged his responsibilities with unequalled forthrightness, loyalty and commitment to the service of our dear fatherland.
“He was a democratic icon and an outstanding party-man who remained committed to the ideology of the PDP and the visions of the founding fathers.
“We will greatly miss him. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family as we pray God to give them the fortitude to bear this great loss.”
In a statement by his spokesperson, the Senate President, David Mark, said “Nigeria has lost an erudite and extra ordinary nationalist.” .
The Senate President lamented that Mr. Chukwumerije was one of the brightest and fertile minds in the Senate.
” He radiated intelligence, exemplary conduct in both public and private life. He was a team player who brought meaning to hard work . He was focused and determined to make positive difference”, Mr. Mark stated.
“We shall miss him. No doubt he left a vacuum that would too hard to fill .
He was a consummate and passionate Nigerian who believed in the sanctity of the peace and unity of the nation,” the Senate President said. - Premium Times report.
He was a consummate and passionate Nigerian who believed in the sanctity of the peace and unity of the nation,” the Senate President said. - Premium Times report.
RIP.
RIP Sir
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Rest in peace sir.
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ReplyDeleteI won't forget this man's statement in a hurry***Abuja is my birthright** jee nke OMA ISI KARAKA!!!
DeleteChai,so dis man is dead,i love this man,i use to look forward to his statement whenever NTA would be showing "inside the senate" RIP sir.
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ReplyDeleteRIP to a great Man.my sincere condolences to d family u left behind.
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R.I.P chukwumerije
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RIP
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ReplyDeleteHmmmm so sad! rIP onyi isi, always wished to meet you as a biafrian daughter , rest on sir
ReplyDeleteRemember him for all his propaganda during Babangida era
ReplyDeleteMay The Lord comfort his family
Mechie gi onu dia, anu npama!!! How many exams did you pass in University? It's this one that you will remember. If we ask you for full details now ikoba papanyanya!!
DeleteRapu the Ezi bida!Ezigbo papanyanya
DeleteAnonymous good question you asked there, I passed all my exams and graduated with a very good grade. Hope that answer your question
DeleteNow to you, how old are you, do you know what happened in this country in the early 90s. If you want to know more contact me. And why is it that you can't write in a universally accepted language without putting your village tongue.
Gosh did I just waste my mb on a faceless son of a bitch!
He was hardly in d news for the wrong reason,rip
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ReplyDeleteSo, my bestie got married this weekend, I have been busy since Thursday cz of her but I'd do it all over again. So, I missed the Miss Mae post. I read almost all(sorry for myself) and I didn't hesperit..
Seriously girl, after all we read here, you still gave bj, sent nudes, had raw sex, almost got gang raped(you think your lover wasn't in on it?), hover around computer village, take pills? Haba....the difference between you and a runs girl is that the runs girl makes money while you spend your student stipend.
As for the guy, you are so broke. Instead of you to look for means to make money, you are having sex, morning and night like a married man....fear God o.
Another post I missed, na job.
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Stella, biko don't use this comment to cook stew.
RIP sir! Nwoke ukwu! Oke orji adala.
ReplyDeleteHe was a good father too. Rest in peace sir. Yaga and siblings, please take heart.
ReplyDeleteEhya. May God grant him peace.
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Eeya. RIP Sir. Always had a pipe in his mouth, puffing away.
ReplyDeleteMake all of die boo, I don't care! To me it's one down out of the corrupt stupid representatives. They've not don't nothing but to ripped the country off to zero
ReplyDeleteI pray Babagida to be next, this man has over 50 billion dollars in Swiss and other off shores bank account. Some of our past and present leaders, Governors and Congress are so fucking rich that even after their death, their families will still have enough to live on.
Buhari didn't steal nothing!
Google past and present Nigeria leaders with large savings in world banks, they've ruined Nigerians' fortune to zero, our grand children will not have nothing when there is no more oil left.
We're finished!
You should talk with facts, remember he could easily have been your father. Sen Uche Chukwumerije is one of the most upright men I have ever met. If you can't wish his soul rests in peace then you need not comment.
DeleteYou are finished not WE...
DeleteIf the govt has failed you stop looking for hand me downs, get busy and get dirty!
Remember Dangote and Otedola survived under the same govt and Uche Chukwumerije was a technocrat!
Stop making unverified statements..Make all of dem Die booo abi?, you'll be here forever ba?? #issorait
Rip
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ReplyDeleteHe want to die a SENATOR and he did.
ReplyDeleteThree regimes and still counting...
Fainted because he failed this time.
Old men who won't let young stars shine.
Next story pls...*rolling my cute eyes*
He died of cancer. Fear Gis
Deleteyou forgot to add information minister too...a string of achievements eh?
DeletePlus he was an astute supporter of certain sports he lived his life to the fullest..what's yours gonna be like?
Selah!
When this man was minister for infor in the 90s meen Labaran Maku dey learn talk he turned black white n painted all shades as he was told to and beyound, ok oh oga death is a must for mortal but after comes life again n this time in a different relm and this calls for caution in the NOW. Rip.
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