In his reaction, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His
Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor expressed deep shock over the
death of Sen. Chukwumerije who he described as frontline politician and
astute administrator noting that he (Chukwumerije) would be remembered
for his immense contribution to nation building.
He prayed God to grant the family and the entire people of
Abia North Senatorial district, the fortitude to bear the irreparable
loss.
In her remark, Rep. Uche Ekwunife, the Senator-elect for
Anambra Central district, described the demise as “A colossal loss to
the Igbo people and Nigeria at large."
'Chukwumerije was one of the strong and audible voices at the red chambers of National Assembly.
'We shall miss his courageous representation,” Ekwunife
said while enjoining his children to emulate their father and keep his
legacies.
Former President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Dr Dozie Ikedife described him as “ A true Nigerian, and a true Igbo man."
'Chukwumerije’s death was the death of an honest, upright, courageous and dogged fighter.
'Not many people are like him,' Ikedife said.
Also, the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign
state of Biafra (MASSOB) said that the death of Chukwumerije had created
a vacuum in political leadership of Igbo in Nigeria.
In a statement signed by MASSOB National Director of
Information, Mr Uchenna Madu, the group described late Chukwumerije as
“a dynamic and astute supporter, projector and defender of Igbo cause.”
'He always stood for justice and equity on the Igbo side as
showcased on his constant efforts and pressure mounted on the Federal
Government for the release of MASSOB members.
'Dike Ogu Ndigbo still commands our respect and honour,
MASSOB will continue to mourn him and will also participate in his
burial as a Biafran hero,” the group noted.
In his reaction, Sen. Chris Ngige said that the Senate will
lose his incisive and erudite contributions to debate on motions and
bills in the chambers.
'Ndigbo have lost one of her best who believed that the
spirit of industry, hard work, resilience and adroitness of the Igbos
could be put into good use for their survival.
'He was a very industrious, energetic patriot whose
ultimate goal had always remained how to ameliorate the living condition
of citizens,' Ngige said.
Also commenting, a former Commissioner for Information and
Culture in the state, Chief Joemartin Uzodike said that the senator’s
death was unfortunate.
Uzodike described the late senator as a straight forward person who stood between the old and the new in the society.
'He was a bridge-builder between the government and the people.
'Indeed, it is a sad moment for the Igbos. He was a
straight forward politician who had always fought for the benefit of the
masses,' Uzodike noted.
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