ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has expressed deep sadness over the death of Prof George Obiozor, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide.
Obi, the former Anambra State Governor made the disclosure in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday morning.
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma on Wednesday, confirmed the death of Obiozor in a statement.
Reacting to Obiozor’s death, Obi described it as a huge loss to the entire family, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Nigerians.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Prof George Obiozor. He was a dear elder brother and friend.
“The death of this foremost Igbo leader is a huge loss to the entire Obiozor Family, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Nigerians in general,” part of his tweet read.