he Member Representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Rt. Hon. (Comrade) Chinedu Ogah, OON, on Friday, October 30, 2026, joined eminent personalities from across the country to pay their last respects to His Royal Highness, Eze Francis Igwe, father of the immediate past Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Barr. Eric Kelechi Igwe.
The solemn burial ceremony attracted the Governor of Ebonyi State, former governors, National Assembly leaders, serving and former public office holders, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other distinguished personalities, who gathered to honour the late monarch and demonstrate solidarity with the bereaved family.
Among the dignitaries present were the Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, FNIOB, FCAI, GGCEHF, accompanied by his wife, Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru; Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, Princess Patricia Onyemaechi Obila; and the President of the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio, represented by Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi.
Others included Senator Ken Eze; the Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Senator Engr. David Nweze Umahi, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Grace Umezurike; former Governors of Ebonyi State, Senator Dr. Sam Ominyi Egwu and Chief Martin Nwanchor Elechi; and the Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Moses Ije Odunwa.
Members of the State Executive Council and other political, religious and community leaders were also in attendance.
The presence of Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah at the funeral reflected the importance of compassion, respect for traditional institutions and solidarity with families during moments of loss. It also underscored the enduring value of humanity beyond political affiliations and public responsibilities.
As Christians, we draw comfort from the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).
May Almighty God grant the departed monarch eternal rest, comfort his immediate family and strengthen all those mourning his passing.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace!
