Tinubu mourns passing of Agunwa Anaekwe

Tinubu

By JAMIU JAMODU

With profound sadness, I mourn the passing of one of our nation’s eminent legislators, Right Honourable Agunwa Anaekwe, who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Third Republic (1992-1993).

I commiserate with his family, the government, and the people of Anambra State.

Chief Anaekwe, who passed away at 69, is remembered in history as one who opposed military dictatorship and the truncation of democratic governance.

I was a member of the National Assembly in the Third Republic, and I vividly recall the sacrifices of those who dared the military authorities.

Chief Anaekwe was a bold, courageous, and disciplined leader. He provided the needed leadership in parliament during utter chaos and rudderlessness. He was a true democrat and well-versed parliamentarian.

With the return of democratic governance in 1999, the former Speaker continued to play an important part in nation-building. In 2006, he helped found the Action Congress (AC) in Anambra State and was the first interim state chairman.

He was also a member of our party’s National Caucus, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

I believe his diligent service to Nigeria will continue to inspire other legislators and administrators throughout the decades.