A former Governor of Anambra State Chief Chinwoke Mbadinuju has died.
Chinwoke Mbadinuju who was Governor of Anambra State m from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2003, was elected on the People’s Democratic Party platform.
Information available to the NPO Reports showed that he diedat the National Hospital Abuja.
His son, a lawyer Chitachi Mbadinuju said in a terse statement on Tuesday “With heavy hearts but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, uncle, friend and associate, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, a former governor of Anambra State and elder statesman.”
He had served in one term but was denied opportunity for a return ticket by his party due to an internal wrangling.
He later decamped to the then Alliance for Democracy, Party only well rooted in the South West geo-political zone . He lost the election.
Nigerian President Mourns
President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Anambra State, as well as the Mbadinuju family of Uli, Ihiala LGA on the passing of Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, former governor of Anambra State (1999-2003).
He will also be remembered for his vision for the people of the State and beyond on quality education and entrepreneurship, leading to the establishment of the Anambra State University, now Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
Paying tribute to the dogged determination of the seasoned academic, journalist and lawyer in inspiring and empowering many young people to believe in the power of their dreams and achieve their potentials, President Buhari urges family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers to reflect on the contributions of the former governor in building lives and communities.
President Buhari prays that the memory of the departed will be a blessing and inspiration to all that mourn.