Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has mourned the death of Chief Ralph Obioha, a respected Igbo leader, elder statesman and former federal lawmaker, describing his passing as a painful loss to the Igbo nation and Nigeria.
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata, said Obioha’s contributions to public service and the struggle for democratic governance had secured him a place in the political history of Alaigbo.
In a condolence message issued by the organisation, Mbata described the late Obioha as a distinguished son of Igbo land whose life and public service left a mark on the region’s political development.
“Chief Ralph Obioha was a respected son of Alaigbo whose life and public service formed part of our political history,” Mbata said.
He added: “His passing is a great loss and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the people of Arondizuogu and all who mourn him.”
The Ohanaeze leader prayed for divine comfort for the bereaved family and others affected by the death, saying: “May God grant the family the strength to bear this painful loss and grant his soul eternal rest.”
The organisation extended its condolences to Obioha’s family and the people of Imo State, praying that God would grant them the strength to overcome the loss.
In the statement signed by its Global Publicity Secretary, Dt. Ezechi Chukwu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide joined other mourners in paying tribute to the late elder statesman.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
