Obi, Soludo, Umeh, others mourn kidnapped, murdered Anambra Lawmaker, Azuka

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha 

It was crying and wailing weekend as the kidnapped and murdered Anambra State lawmaker, representing Onitsha North 1, in the state House of Assembly,  late Jusice Azuka, was laid to mother earth in his residence at Ugwunobamkpa road, inland town, Onitsha, Anambra State.

Among those present to mourn the deceased includes; the former Presidential candidate  of Labour Party, LP,  in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, governor Chukwuma Soludo, Senator Victor Umeh representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Speaker of Anambra state House of Assembly, Somto Udeze;  and Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Tony Nwoye.

Others were, members of the Federal House of Representatives, notably, Emeka Iduu (Onitsha North and South), George Ozodinobi (Anaocha Dunukofia and Njikoka) and Peter Aniekwe (Anambra East and West).

Also, members of Anambra State House of Assembly includes, Fred Ezenwa representing Onitsha South 1,  Jude Umennajiego representing  Onitsha South 11, and Henry Mbachu (Awka South 1).

The State chairman of LP, Emeh Ugochukwu Emmanuel, state chairman, civil  Liberties Organization, CLO, Evangelist Vincent Ezekwueme, among others, also mourned.

Recall that six suspects alleged to have been involved in the murder case have been arrested by the police and are assisting the police in their investigation.

The All Progressive Congress, APC and All progressive Grand Alliance, APGA faithful were not left out at the burial arena as they also joined in the mourning.