Peter Obi disclosed this in a post, accompanied by photos of the event, shared on his X page on Saturday, February 15.

Obi tweeted:

"It's tormenting as a father and a political leader to watch a promising young man wasted in such a brutal manner.

"I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, Onitsha town, and the entire people of Anambra State. My thoughts and prayers are especially with his young children, who have been cruelly deprived of a father’s love and guidance. May God, in His infinite mercy, comfort them and give them the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss."

Vanguard reported that the burial mass at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Onitsha, on Saturday, was attended by the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly, Somtochukwu Udeze, his deputy and other members of the Anambra State House of Assembly.

Other top members of the party who attended the burial mass were Senator Victor Umeh (Anambra Central ), Senator Tony Nwoye (Anambra North), Emeka Idu (Onitsha North and South Federal Constituency).

In his speech, Soludo expressed sadness over the death of the lawmaker whom he described as not only a “working partner but his in-law.”

As reported by The Punch, Soludo called on the family of the deceased and the entire Onitsha community to bear the loss with fortitude.

Soludo, however, promised to ensure that the family of the late lawmaker did not lack anything, saying that the state government would take care of them.

“The kidnappers have crossed the line and we are after them now.”

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Anambra state has ramped up its crackdown on spiritual rackets, sealing off a controversial shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, Ihiala LGA.

The shrine, reportedly run by native doctor Ekene Igboegbueze, was shut down after locals raised alarm over some alleged shady operations.

Prince Ken Emeakayi, special adviser to the governor on community security, said the matter fell under the state's homeland security laws.

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Source: Legit.ng