A former governor of Anambra State Chinwoke Mbadinuju has died after a brief illness
His demise was announced by his first son, Chetachi Mbadinuju, in a statement.
“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 said in the statement.
Chetachi who is a lawyer, said the his father “passed on peacefully” on Tuesday morning at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness of 78.
“At this trying time, we pray for God’s grace and mercy upon him and those left behind to mourn him,” he added