Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has paid tribute to Prof. George Obiozor, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Thursday.
In a statement personally signed by him in Abuja, the former Vice President said he was shocked to learn of Prof. Obiozor’s death.Information Guide Nigeria
Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma announced the death on Wednesday in Owerri.
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Abubakar condoled with the entire body of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the South-East part of the Nigeria, and the country as a whole over “the fall of an Iroko”.
He described the late former Nigerian ambassador to several foreign missions’ death as a huge loss for the country.NYSC portal
He described late Obiozor as a charismatic personality who could fit in anywhere in Nigeria.
“He was a consummate diplomat who believed in consensus, and had a stabilizing influence.
“His wide experience in diplomatic foreign missions garnered over decades and across diverse postings, came in very handy in making him a pan-Nigerian.
“Prof. Obiozor taught us the essence of large-heartedness because he was generally accepted by even those who were not in support of his candidacy during the election that saw his emergence as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
“He was a master of political consensus. A writer famous for his ‘politics of precarious balancing’ in which he espoused balancing the diverse interests in the country.JAMB Result
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