IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu loses father – TheNigerialawyer

The death of Eze Israel Kanu, father of the leader of the
Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu, has been
announced.

This is coming four months after his mother, Ugoeze Sally Kanu,
also died.

Eze Kanu was the traditional ruler of Afara Ukwu Umuahia
community till his death.

The traditional council of his community led by Edward Ibeabuchi
has confirmed his death.

Eze Kanu has not been seen in the public since September 2017,
after a detachment of soldiers raided his palace.

One of his sons, Emmanuel, also confirmed the demise of his
father.

Reacting to the news, the Abia State commissioner for
information, John Okiyi Kalu, described Kanu’s death as a huge loss
to the state.

He said, “It was with rude shock that we learnt of the passing
on of one of our great royal fathers, HRM Eze Sir I.O. Kanu, the
Egwu Ukwu II of Afaraukwu Ibeku, at the age of 86 years.

“His unwavering love and sterling contributions to the
development of his community in particular, and Abia State in
general are well documented. No doubt, HRM left a lasting legacy
and an indelible impression on the minds of Ndigbo everywhere in
the world.

“Death is not the end of man but a necessary passage to a better
place in eternity where there is no strife, sorrow or pain. Indeed,
Papa has only gone to that better place.

“This should be our consolation so that his beloved family and
the community he left behind do not continue to weep since we all
know that he is resting peacefully now.

“As a government, we assure the family of late Eze Sir I.O. Kanu
and Afaraukwu community of our continued support in all ways we can
to help ameliorate the pains of his departure.”