Family Disclaims Rumour On Death Of Fmr. Anambra Gov. Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, Says Only Suffers Symptoms Of Persons At Mid-70s

The family of the former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chinwoke
Mbadinuju has disclaimed the rumour that the ex-Governor is no more
alive, noting that such is untrue and not factual.

Nairalaw recalls that there has been report making a
rounds that he died, which necessitated the family to issue a
statement to clarify the state of things.

In a statement issued on behalf of the family by Chetachi
Mbadinuju, Esq., he stated that their father is alive, but only
suffers from a little illness associated with people in his
mid-seventies.

“For the past hours, our family has been inundated with calls
about the rumour milling around of the death of His Excellency, Dr
Chinwoke Mbadinuju, (Odera), our father. This is to clarify the
issues surrounding the rumour.

“His Excellency, Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju is very much alive, he is
very healthy, and only suffers the symptoms associated with any
person in his mid-seventies.

“I want to appreciate all those who through calls have sought
the true position of the circumstances. I thank everyone for their
concerns, and caution those who are spreading the unfounded rumour
to please desist from such.

“Only God has the power of life and death.

Once, more thank you all for your concerns; and wishing everyone
a Prosperous New Year”, he stated.

Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju served as the Anambra State Governor
between May 1999 and 2003 under the platform of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP).

He was born on 14th day of June, 1945. He obtained his B.A in
Political Science after which he proceeded to get a Law degree,
attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to Bar.

In addition, he is an Associate Professor of Politics & African
Studies at the State University of New York.

Also, before becoming the Governor, he had served as personal
assistant to Governor of the old Enugu State, Dr. Jim Chris
Nwobodo, between 1979 and 1980 and later, personal assistant to
President Shehu Shagari between 1980 and 1983.

The family of the former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chinwoke
Mbadinuju has disclaimed the rumour that the ex-Governor is no more
alive, noting that such is untrue and not factual.

Nairalaw recalls that there has been report making a
rounds that he died, which necessitated the family to issue a
statement to clarify the state of things.

In a statement issued on behalf of the family by Chetachi
Mbadinuju, Esq., he stated that their father is alive, but only
suffers from a little illness associated with people in his
mid-seventies.

“For the past hours, our family has been inundated with calls
about the rumour milling around of the death of His Excellency, Dr
Chinwoke Mbadinuju, (Odera), our father. This is to clarify the
issues surrounding the rumour.

“His Excellency, Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju is very much alive, he is
very healthy, and only suffers the symptoms associated with any
person in his mid-seventies.

“I want to appreciate all those who through calls have sought
the true position of the circumstances. I thank everyone for their
concerns, and caution those who are spreading the unfounded rumour
to please desist from such.

“Only God has the power of life and death.

Once, more thank you all for your concerns; and wishing everyone
a Prosperous New Year”, he stated.

Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju served as the Anambra State Governor
between May 1999 and 2003 under the platform of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP).

He was born on 14th day of June, 1945. He obtained his B.A in
Political Science after which he proceeded to get a Law degree,
attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to Bar.

In addition, he is an Associate Professor of Politics & African
Studies at the State University of New York.

Also, before becoming the Governor, he had served as personal
assistant to Governor of the old Enugu State, Dr. Jim Chris
Nwobodo, between 1979 and 1980 and later, personal assistant to
President Shehu Shagari between 1980 and 1983.