Ojukwu ‘Resolutely’ Defended Truth, Justice, Humanity, Obi Says as He Pays Tribute on Posthumous Birthday
2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) and former governor of Anambra State, mr. Peter Obi has eulogized the legacy of late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.
In message commemorating the birth the defunct Biafra leader, Obi stated that Ojukwu stood for “truth, equity and humanity.”
The former Anambra State governor stated that Ojukwu can only be honoured by abiding by the ideals that he “resolutely” defended in his lifetime.
The statement reads:
“Ojukwu Lives in Our Hearts and History
“Today, we remember the birth anniversary of our revered leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu. We continue to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.
“Ojukwu was more than a figure in our history; he embodied courage, intellect, dignity and firm conviction. His life reminds us that leadership is not merely a position — it is a calling, a burden, and, at times, a test of one’s deepest values.
“As we reflect on his legacy, may we be inspired to build a society grounded in truth, equity, and humanity — ideals he held dear and defended resolutely.
“May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace, and may his legacy remain a guiding light for all who believe in justice, honour, and the power of a principled life.
– PO
