PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS FORMER ANAMBRA GOVERNOR, MBADINUJU
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).
The President believes that the late Mbadinuju’s legacy of bringing peace and development to the State, including ending the long years of violent conflict in Umuleri and Aguleri, during his administration as governor, will forever remain an important part of the history of Anambra.
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.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
April 11, 2023.
Former Anambra governor, Chinwoke Mbadinuju, dies at 78
A former governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju, is dead. A statement released by his first son, Chetachi Mbadinuju, disclosed that the elder statesman died on Tuesday morning at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness.
The statement reads
” 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.
ODERA as he was fondly called, passed peacefully at the age of 78 years on the morning of the 11th of April, 2023 at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
At this trying time, we pray for God’s grace and mercy upon him and those left behind to mourn him. His funeral arrangements will be announced in due course by the family.''
Mr Chetachi, a lawyer, said the patriarch died at the age of 78.
Late Mbadinuju lost reelection in 2003 as a result of what some persons described as a gang up against him by some political godfathers. His era had also witnessed political upheaval, including killings, destruction of public institutions and industrial action, most of which were said to have been engineered to make him unpopular, and deny him reelection.
Born on 14 June 1945, the former governor obtained a BA in political science, and a doctorate in government. He gained a law degree from one of the best English universities. He was an editor of Times International. Before entering politics, he was an associate professor of politics and African studies at the State University of New York. The deceased served as personal assistant to governor of the old Enugu State, Dr. Jim Chris Nwobodo, between 1979 and 1980. He also served as the personal assistant to President Shehu Shagari between 1980 and 1983.
He was married to Nnebuogo Mbadinuju, and the union bore five children: Ada Mbadinuju (a medical doctor), Chetachi Mbadinuju (an entrepreneur), Nwachukwu Mbadinuju (an operations manager), Uche Mbadinuju and Chima Mbadinuju.
May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
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