South East coalition mourns Ndubuisi Kanu

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has expressed shock over the death of Ndubuisi Kanu, the first military governor of Imo state, and former military governor of Lagos state.

The group in a statement by its president general, Hon. Goodluck Egwu Ibem, said his death was a loss too many.

“The demise of this great man of honour and integrity signifies an end of an important era in the annals of this country.

“Though a retired military officer who reached an enviable height in his chosen career, but he was committed to the ethics and tenet of democracy.

“The likes of Ndubuisi Kanu were like the proverbial hewers of wood and drawers of water who laboured hard for the strong foundation upon which our dear democracy was erected,” the coalition said.

The group described him as a nationalist who had been politically relevant

“As a NADECO chieftain, he was there in the thick of all the struggles, discussions and negotiations during the transition from military era to democratic rule.

“Ndubuisi did his best in the service of the people as a former military administrator of former Imo State, former military governor Lagos State, politician and activist,” the statement added.

The group urged the bereaved family to take solace in the fact that the late elder statesman lived a good life which made great impact not only on his immediate family members by virtue of the illustrious children and followers he has produced in Nigeria and beyond.

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