‘Amechi’s Death Is A Monumental Loss To Nigeria’ – Peter Obi, Soludo Mourn Ex-minister

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reacted to the death of Nigeria’s First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amechi.

Naija News reports that the elder statesman popularly known as ‘The boy is good’, died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 93.

In a series of tweets via his verified Twitter page, Obi expressed sadness over the death of the former minister at a time the country needs his wealth of wisdom.

The former Anambra Governor said Amechi’s love for peaceful coexistence, desire for fairness, equity, and justice, and fire of patriotism remained alight until his death.

The tweet read, “I received the sad news of the transition to glory of Late Chief Mbazulike Amechi (The Boy is Good), this morning. He was an elder statesman whose love for peaceful coexistence, desire for fairness, equity, and justice, and fire of patriotism remained alight until his death.

”His was an impactful life, which touched millions of people around the country positively. His passing marks the symbolic end of an era, being one of the few surviving members of the early nationalists.

“Chief Mbazulike always spoke his mind without ambiguities. His service to the people and the nation, in different capacities, will always be remembered. He was a man who devoted his life to fighting for a more united and progressive Nigeria.

“I have personally enjoyed great support from him through my political journey. I pray God comforts the family he has left behind and grant him eternal rest. Rest in peace sir.”

I received the sad news of the transition to glory of Late Chief Mbazulike Amaechi (The Boy is Good), this morning. He was an elder statesman whose love for peaceful coexistence, desire for fairness, equity and justice, and fire of patriotism remained alight until his death. pic.twitter.com/FMnusx4G49

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) November 1, 2022

In the same vein, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State expressed sadness over the death of the elder statesman.

Soludo, in a statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, described the late Amaechi as an outstanding patriot and nationalist who served the nation diligently.

According to the governor, the late elder statesman lived an impactful and exemplary life worthy of commendation.

He further stated that the death of Amechi was not just a loss to his community, Ukpor, in Nnewi South Local Government Area and to Anambra State, but also a monumental loss to Ndigbo and Nigeria in general.

He, therefore, on behalf of the government and people of Anambra State commiserated with the Amechi family over the irreparable loss

Soludo said Amechi was a renowned nationalist, an active and staunch voice in the Zikist movement as well as an accomplished elder statesman.