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The Anambra State House of Assembly, on Friday held requiem session in honour of a former Speaker, Chief Anayo Nnebe who died on January 23, at the age of 61.
Nnebe was the Speaker of the Anambra 4th Assembly from 2007 to 2011 also a former House of Representatives member for Awka North and South Federal Constituency from 2011 to 2015.
Until his death, Nnebe was the Special Adviser to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo on Legislative and Assembly matters.
The valedictory session for the departed ex-Speaker was also attended by some former speakers and members of the House.
In his speech, the Speaker of the Assembly, Dr Somtochukwu Udeze, described late Nnebe as a selfless leader and brilliant legislator who advocated for the rights and welfare of his constituents and left an indelible mark on the legislative landscape.
Udeze said,”Late Nnebe dedicated himself whole heartedly to public service snd betterment of Anambra and the country. His legacy will forever endure in the annals our history and continue to inspire generations to come.
“To the Nnebe family and the people of Awka, we extend our deepest condolences to you over the death of a respected Elder statesman and icon. Take heart, ” he said
Also speaking, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra while condoling the family of late Nnebe, said the executive council would miss his great wisdom and advice.
Soludo, represented by his Deputy, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, said he left an indelible mark by ensuring harmonious working relationship between the executive and the legislature.
In his comment, Mr Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, said he enjoyed a friendly and cordial working relationship with the 4th Assembly when he was Governor of Anambra state.
“Late Nnebe as the Speaker of the 4th Assembly was a bridge builder between the executive and the legislature despite the different political affiliations then.
“He lived his life well and has gone home to rest with his maker. I urge the current Assembly to work harmoniously with the executive for the good of Anambra people,” Obi said.
Speaking on behalf of the late Nnebe’s family, Mr Kanayo Nnebe, son to the deceased, thanked the state government and the Assembly for sympathising with the family.
Other serving and former Speakers and lawmakers dressed in white attires, took turns to describe the Late Nnebe in glowing terms. The lawmakers thereafter observed one-minute silence and filed past the late legislator’s remains.
Mr Valentine Ozigbo, candidate of
the Peoples Democratic Party in the November 6, 2021 governorship election in Anambra and some Federal Lawmakers we’re in attendance.
The Assembly adjourned sitting till Tuesday, March 26.
