The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency, Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu, led other political and community leaders to the burial of Deaconess Rosemary Chidinma Ebenezer Uruakpa, wife of Elder Ebenezer Uruakpa, who died at 61.
The ceremony held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at her husband’s compound in Umuezeke Asa, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State.
Speaking at the event, Nwogu described the death of a life partner as a painful experience that leaves an irreplaceable vacuum in the family. He condoled with Elder Uruakpa, the children and other members of the bereaved family, urging them to remain strong.
“The loss of a life partner is painful and leaves a vacuum that cannot be filled” he said.
He also sympathised with the deceased’s relatives, friends and associates, praying that God would grant them the strength and fortitude to bear the loss. He further prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the late Deaconess Rosemary, and urged her loved ones to take comfort in the cherished memories of her life and legacy.
Members of the Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu Campaign Organisation were at the ceremony, alongside several political and community leaders.
Among them were the Abia State representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Chief Eruba Dimgba; former Abia State House of Assembly Chief Whip and Director-General of the Nwogu Campaign Council, Hon. Tony Mezie Nwaubani; Sir Dominic Offorji; Former Executive Chairman Ukwa West, Hon. Goodluck Nwaobiwe; and Elder Ezidinachi Kanu.
Others were the General Secretary of the Asa Development Union, Sir Boniface Nwaigwe; Abia State APC Treasurer, Chief John Ajuzieogu; Ukwa West APC Chairman, Mr Success Enyinna; and Hon. Chetachi Ahukanna, among other dignitaries.
Signed;
Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu Campaign Media Team
31st October, 2026
