*** Klassic,Nwonye laud Soludo’s achievements
From Ijeoma John Nnewi
The mother of His Highness Obi Afamefuna Charles Obi,Ogidi the fourth ,Late Lolo Felicia Uzoamaka Obi(Nnediebube) was buried on Thursday,22nd of August 2024 in Obi Uruagu’s palace, Nnewi amidst eulogies from illustrious sons and daughters of Nnewi community.
His highness Obi Afamefuna Charlse Obi said he felt the death of his mother,Nnediebube.
Obi described his late mother as a staunch Christian who put God first in everything.He revealed that his late mother trained them well.
“My mother was a woman of humility and strong will.She used to come to me after her morning prayer for a discussion on how to carry out activities of that day,” he noted.
Obi said he felt the gap she left especially feeding their goats and other domestic animals,he added that the responsibilities of those animals would now be on his shoulder.
His Highness,Obi Afam expressed his deepest gratitude to God Almighty and his family who made this burial a successful one.
He also appreciated the effort of Chief Cletus Ibeto ( Omekannaya),the CEO Ibeto Group, who under a month built a hall for them before the burial of his mother.
Obi also commended Ibeto for his love that made him to stood by them for days during the burial rites.
He also extend his warm gratitude to Sir Louis Onwugbenu,the CEO Carter Group who supported the family financially and was physically present during the burial.
Obi further appreciated the President General of Uruagu,Chief Innocent Okoli,Organizer Oil and Gas for his contribution and many others who stood by them to make the burial a success.
Obi prayed that the good Lord would bless and replenish them.
The Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance,Nnewi North,Hon Tony Muodelo(Klassic)who described Late Lolo Obi as a woman of great values.
He called her a good mother that cared for everyone.Muodelo prayed that God would give the Royal family fortitude to bear the loss.
The former President General of Uruagu,Amb Charlse Nwonye who spoke during the burial said Late Lolo Obi was like a mother to him.He called her a good woman whose words of encouragement had helped him a lot .
Amb. Nwonye revealed that late Lolo Nwonye revived their cultural dance adding that her legacy would be remembered .
He disclosed that His Highness Ogidi and the entire Nnewi community that supported the burial made food and drinks available to feed the masses for three days(morning,afternoon and evening).
He prayed that God would give the family and entire Nnewi community fortitude to bear the loss.
Speaking on Soludo’s achievements,Hon. Muodelo commended the Governor’s effort to produce active Local Government chairmen for all the 21 Local Governments in Anambra State.He promised that APGA primaries would be free and fair,adding that “they are like a family”
“We will bring out a candidate that will meet the criteria so that everyone will be satisfied” he said
Amb Nwonye lauded Prof Soludo’s efforts so far as Anambra State Governor.
He disclosed that the massive works of the governor must be applauded.
He urged the people of Anambra State to allow him to finish his second tenure for the projects he has at hand to be completed.
“I wanted a ticket for the House of Assembly because of the bad roads especially Okpunoeze road which the able Governor constructed and other abandoned roads” he added
Amb.Nwonye said TeachingHospital road would be taken care of in due time adding Road is Development.
He said for dividends of democracy to reach the grassroot that they need a selfless and dedicated person for the chairmanship position.
“If we get a good person there, both the chairman and the deputy the community will be developed” he added
He further disclosed that the masses would play vital role in selection of deputy and advised them to choose the right candidate that according to him would serve as a reminder to the chairman
He declared his interest to be the deputy chairman of Nnewi North Local Govermment Area “since it is the Umudim’s turn to produce next chairman and Uruagu’s turn to produce thr Deputy”
