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Nnewi people have thanked Gov. Peter Obi for taken care of their son, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu in his last days on earth. Speaking whem he led Nnewi people on a thank you visit to Gov. Peter Obi, Igwe Kenneth Orizu said that what distinguished Obi was that even with all he did for the Ikemba, he did not shout it from the rooftops nor sought to make political capital out of it. He said that the Nnewi people were grateful and that God would reward the Governor abundantly.
Responding, Gov. Obi described the late Ikemba as one man whose life personified justice. He said that though some people did not give him his dues when he was alive, but that the torrent of tributes that followed his death was a testimony that Nigerians knew who he was and what he lived for.
Obi said that the Ikemba was great and would ever remain a source of pride to the Igbos, Nigeria and the black race.
On the national scene, Obi said that Nigeria was undergoing a difficult time that called for sober reflection and prayers. He assured that the leaders of the South-East are following the events with maturity and tact for the good of the country, saying that they had the responsibility to quell  chaos when they see one rising, rather than adding to it. In his words: “I know what the leaders of the East are doing for the sake of Nigeria and our people. It does not benefit anybody for us to shout and shout to attract the applause of the people, when, behind the scene, we practically do nothing.  I assure you that we are doing a lot behind the scene.”
Earlier, Chief Dan Ulasi, who was on the entourage said that people like him were aware of what it cost Gov. Obi to take care of Ikemba and said that Nnewi people and Anambrarians would always remain grateful to the Governor. He also encouraged the Governor to keep up the good work he is doing in the state and the country. He however, advised him not to be too pacifist at all times and depending on the circumstance.
Among those on the entourage are; Igwe Kennth Orizu, Obi Benneth Okafor, Chief Dan Ulasi, prince Chinedu Orizu (deputy Speaker, Prince Emmanuel Iwuchukwu, Chief Earnest Obiora, Sir Emma Okonko, Chief Muojekwu Lawrence, Chief Damian Okolo, Chief pat Ubajaka, among others.