Awka, Kaduna, Umuahia, Abakaliki — More Nigerians and groups have extolled the virtues of the late former vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, who died at the weekend in London during a brief illness.Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, described the deceased as an elder statesman with large stock of wealth of wisdom, quality service and exemplary leadership.
A statement by his chief press secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, said Nigerians should emulate Ekwueme's life of honest service to God and humanity. The south east zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) described Ekwueme's death as a big blow to the party and nation's democracy.In a statement, the national vice chairman of the party Chief Austin, noted that the deceased was a founder of the PDP and suffered greatly to entrench democracy in the country.
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