Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has mourned the death of the Former Governor of Old Abia State, and an illustrious Son of Ebonyi State Dr Ogbonna Onu and commiserated with the family.
Nwifuru in a statement in Abakaliki expressed shock over the demise of the elder statesman
He described Ogbonnaya Onu as a thoroughbred Politician and an advocate of justice and fairness.
"I received with rude shock the news of the death of Former Governor of Old Abia State, and an illustrious Son of our State, His Excellency, Dr Ogbonna Onu".
"Dr. Onu who also served the nation as Minister of Science and Technology was a thoroughbred Politician and an advocate of justice and fairness. It is indeed a sad development losing a patriotic leader who stopped at nothing at rendering best services to his people when he served in different capacities".
"He will be remembered for his wit, candour, knack for excellence and relentless commitment to the development of our State and Nation" .
"On behalf of Government and people of Ebonyi State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the immediate family and pray God to give them fortitude to bear the irreparable loss".
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