The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 election, and former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has eulogized the Bishop on the Niger, Anglican Communion, Right Reverend Owen Chidozie Nwokolo, and an elder statesman, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, both of whom recently celebrated their birthdays.
In a Statement made available to the Press, Obi described Bishop Owen as a servant of God who has continued to contribute to the growth of God’s Kingdom on earth.
Recalling the synergy between the Anglican Communion and the State Government, under his administration as the Governor of Anambra State, Obi said Bishop Owen used his office to serve God and man, and has remained an instrument of peace.
Celebrating Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, the only surviving Minister of the First Republic, Obi said he played a vital role in freeing the country from the hard grips of the colonial masters.
Former Governor Obi, who explained that from a very young age, Mbazulike demonstrated extreme boldness and spirit of sacrifice, stated that the story of Nigeria’s Independence will not be complete without him.
Noting some of Mbazulike’s contributions towards Nigeria’s independence, as a member of the Zikist Movement, Obi maintained that Mbazulike Amaechi, together with other members took an oath never to get married until Nigeria gained her independence.
He said also as members of the Zikist Movement, they took another oath that no Zikist arraigned before any court should make any plea of leniency or show any sign of regret for fighting for the freedom of the nation, and observed that such level of sacrifice and determinationu significantly helped the country on her journey to independence.
Peter Obi prayed God to bless the celebrants with good health of mind and body and help them to continue to use their positions to raise a generation of great men and women in the country.
Right Reverend Owen Nwokolo celebrated his 53rd birthday on June 19, 2020 while Chief Mbazulike Amaechi celebrated his 91st birthday on June 16, 2020.
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