Ezeokenwa Pays Tribute To Late Sen. Annie Okonkwo, Says He Lived A Life Worthy Of Emulation.
By Dr. Tony Olisa Mbeki
Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has praised Senator Annie Okonkwo’s life and called it a valuable present to mankind.
Ezeokenwa shared these thoughts during the solemn funeral Mass held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Ojoto, Idemili South LGA, stating, “Annie Okonkwo was a true servant of the people. He dedicated his life to uplifting others, and his passing leaves a void that will be hard to fill.”
Ezeokenwa lauded Senator Okonkwo as an exceptional leader endowed with unparalleled compassion. He underscored that the loss of Senator Annie Okonkwo reverberated not only within Ojoto, Anambra, and Nigeria, but resonated throughout the entire globe.
The APGA National Chairman extended his heartfelt sympathies to Okonkwo’s wife, children, and the broader Okonkwo family, acknowledging the immense void created by his untimely departure.
The requiem Mass, presided over by Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocese, was attended by numerous distinguished guests.
Among them were Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate; Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo CFR; Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Oti; and the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze.
The ceremony was also graced by government officials, Senators, past and present members of the House of Representatives, influential business figures, and a gathering of the Okonkwo family, friends, and well-wishers, all joining together to express their condolences and pay homage to the late Senator.
During his sermon, Rev. Fr. Prudentus Aroh, the Chancellor of Onitsha Archdiocese, extensively spoke about the theme of the homily which was “It is well with my soul.”
Rev. Fr. Aroh thanked God for the remarkable life of Senator Annie Okonkwo, highlighting especially, his commitment to the Christian faith and the commendable legacy he left for others to emulate.
