R.I.P Senator Uche Chukwumerije

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Uche Chukwumerije, is dead. Chukwumerije died yesterday at 75 after a long battle with cancer of the lung. Here’s a statement from his family, stating they were all with him as he passed on and how he died. 

“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.”

“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,” the statement read.