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Peter Obi, Enyinnaya Abaribe, Victor Umeh Attends Burial Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents In Abia

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi and the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, graced the burial ceremony of Nnamdi Kanu’s parents HRH Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and Ugoeze Sally Kanu at the St. Andrews Anglican Church, Afaraukwu in Abia State.

Also joined them is Chief Victor Umeh, former National chairman of APGA, Chief Tony Ukasoanya Abia State chapter PDP pioneer chairman and a PDP chieftain, Chief Empire Kanu.

The body of Kanu’s parents arrived Umuahia North LGA headquarters where it was received by the LGA officials and they are being expected soon at the church venue.

Generally, the situation in and around the community remained calm, though some IPOB members were spotted at some spots without their usual insigna.

Policemen were seeing around the entry points of the community which the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ene Okon said it was to forestall any attempt by any person or group of persons to disrupt the event.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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