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Obi, Tinubu mourn late Prof. George Obiozor, Ohanaeze leader
Politics
By Kennedy Nnamani
PETER Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have expressed their heartfelt condolences to late Prof. George Obiozor, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
In a tweet on his official handle, Obi described Prof. Obiozor as a dear elder brother and friend, a patriot, renowned academic and diplomat, who served Nigeria and Ohaaneze selflessly and diligently.
“He was witty, well-heeled in history and effusive in his personal charm and warmth.
“On behalf of my family, I commiserate with his family and all who mourn him,” Obi tweeted.
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. Prof. Obiozor was a patriot, renowned academic and diplomat, pic.twitter.com/8eRsbGMOzb
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) December 29, 2022
In the same vein, Bola Tinubu, described Prof. obiozor as a distinguished academic and diplomat, who served his people and the entire country with honour.
According to Tinubu, Prof. Obiozor’s death has robbed the country of one of its. best public servants and committed leaders.
I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Ambassador George Obiozor, President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide. This great Igbo leader and Nigeria's elder statesman was a distinguished academic and diplomat who served his people and entire country with honour.
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) December 29, 2022
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