A former lawmaker representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Annie Okonkwo, has reportedly died.
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Okonkwo, a foremost businessman and politician, hails from Iruebenebe village, Ojoto in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The deceased represented Anambra Central Senatorial District from 2007 to 2011 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
He also contested the governorship seat of Anambra State on several occasions during his active days.
A family source said he died in the United States, where he had been receiving treatment.
He was said to have suffered cancer of the lungs but recovered. In April, it relapsed and he had been on life support until he passed on.
A message from the family announcing the death read, “The entire Okonkwo family of Iruebenebe village Ojoto, announces the passing on to glory of High Chief Annie Okonkwo. Indeed, Ojoto has lost her political pillar.”
While in the Senate, Okonkwo was appointed to committees on Upstream Petroleum Resources, Police Affairs, Environment and Agriculture.
He was last seen in public, when his son, Uche Okonkwo, who won a seat in the House of Representatives, paid him a visit to present him his certificate of return.
A statement shared by Dr Uche Nworah, who claimed to be close to the family and a beneficiary of Okonkwo’s kindness is published below.
The great Iroko has fallen. I just woke up to the sad news of Agunaechemba’s passing (Senator Annie Okonkwo). Agu was a kind man and benefactor to many.
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