Anambra State House of Assembly on Thursday 23rd May 2024 held a valedictory session in honour of late Hon. Anthony Chukwuemeka Ezechinwoye who died at 64 years.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Late Ezechinwoye who was a former President-General of Oraukwu community, represented Idemili North Constituency at the 4th assembly between 2007-2011 and was the house committee Chairman on Health.
Anambra Assembly Speaker Rt Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze in his tribute on behalf of the 8th assembly, commiserate with the Ezechinwoye family stating that tha late former lawmaker was an accomplished palamenterian who made significant impact on the lives of his constituents both within and outside the chambers.
Rt. Hon. Udeze maintained that the late Ezechinwoye during his time as a lawmaker attracted dividends of democracy to ndi Idemili North constituency with massive empowerment programs.
“He was among the few members of the 4th assembly i have always look-out for because of his quiet disposition to life.
” He was a good family man, a philanthropist, community leader, a devoted Christian whose life and times were impressive.
“I urge the family members especially the wife and children to uphold the legacies of late Ezechinwoye.
The Speaker prayed God to give the immediate family the fortitude to bear the greatest lost.
The member representing Idemili North Hon. Kingsley Udemezue, Hon. Chukwuebuka Igwe (Idemili South), Hon. Ejike Okechukwu (Anaocha two) and the Majority Leader Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme (Ekwusigo) in their separate tributes hailed the impact of the late former lawmaker in his constituency.
” Todays calls for sober reflection because we all will pass through this journey and we will be remembered by our deeds while on earth.
“His representation cannot be forgotten. While living, lets make good impact. We encourage the family to be hopeful and courageous’. The lawmaker submitted.
In their separate tributes, the Deputy Speaker of the 4th assembly Rt. Hon. Afam Obi, Hon. Joseph Dimobi (Anaocha two 2003-2011), Hon. Uche Ogbonna and Hon. Emma Udegbunam who represented Njikoka one constituency described the late former lawmaker as a good man, peace maker, an epitome of humility and tolerance who was cheerful, contented, passionate about his constituency, committed in serving humanity and bared their burden.
” His death is a big loss to humanity. He believed in team work and played his part as a legislature. We pray that the angels welcome him in paradise. The former lawmakers prayed.
The house adjurned and to reconvene on Tuesday 28 May 2024
