The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says the death of the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor, has again robbed Nigeria of one of its finest statesmen.

Tinubu said Obiozor served Nigeria with pride and distinction.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, announced the demise of the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo on Wednesday night.

Speaking on the Ohaneze Ndigbo leader’s death via a statement issued on Thursday by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, the APC presidential candidate, said the career of Obiozor, a former Director-General of Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Ambassador of Nigeria to United States, Ambassador of Nigeria to Israel and High Commissioner of Nigeria to Cyprus, made him one of the foremost patriots who served the country with diligence, honour, and integrity.

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Tinubu said: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Ambassador George Obiozor, President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide. This great Igbo leader and Nigeria’s elder statesman was a distinguished academic and diplomat who served his people and entire country with honour, dedication, and distinction.

“Ambassador Obiozor’s death at this time has again robbed our dear country of one of its finest public servants and committed leaders. As the leader of Ohaneze, Ambassador Obiozor championed the course of national unity and economic development while seeking a more equitable and even-handed federation where all the constituent units and ethnic groups can live together in peace and harmony.

“The ideals of a better and more inclusive country where justice and equity would prevail, which Ambassador Obiozor lived for will forever be cherished.

“On behalf of my family, I commiserate with the family of our departed statesman, the Federal Government of Nigeria, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, government and people of Imo State and the entire Igbo people over the passing of Ambassador Obiozor. May God Almighty comfort his loved ones and all those he left behind and also grant his soul eternal rest.”

The Star