Former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, APGA, Abia South has described late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as a heavy weight in all dimensions.
According to Abaribe, the death of Iwuanyanwu a huge loss of a consummate Nigerian patriot who was also a heavyweight intellectually, financially, politically, culturally and socially in Igbo land and the whole of Nigeria.
In a statement yesterday in Abuja by his Media Adviser Uchenna Awom, Senator Abaribe noted that he was saddened by the death of Dr Iwuanyanwu, particularly at this time when he along side other patriots have kick-started a crucial process that would enthrone a lasting peace and harmonious relationship in Nigeria especially in Igbo land.
The statement read, “Here was a patriot, a consummate lover of our people and a focused progressive who was at the forefront of infrastructural revolution in the old Imo State and the overall development of our dear country Nigeria.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu was an all rounder, who never glossed over responsibilities that would be beneficial to all irrespective of tribe or religion. Thank you for all you did for our people. We will miss your wise counsel and your focused leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.”
Senator Abaribe condoled with the family, Ndigbo, government and people of Imo State and Nigeria at large.