Obi of Uga mourns late Pa Simon Nwankwo Soludo

The Obi of Uga Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Igwe Chidi Stephen Ezenwugo on Tuesday mourned the death of Pa Nwankwo Simon Soludo who passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 6.

The monarch described Pa Soludo as an exemplary leader who would be remembered for his love for mankind and peaceful disposition to matters that concern the community.

The late Pa Soludo is the father of Anambra State governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo who passed away at the age of 92.

In a statement issued by the monarch which was made available to CAPITAL POST in Abuja, he said the late Soludo set standards for the great Kingdoms of Isuofia and Uga which remain unparalleled till his demise.

“The news of the passing of Pa Simon Soludo, the father of the Executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, was received with sadness by the entire community of Uga Kingdom and will be greatly missed.

“Pa Simon Soludo, until his demise, was an outstanding Patriarch not only of the Soludo family, but of the entire people of Isuofia and Uga Kingdoms.

“It is our sincere prayer that God will grant him eternal rest and give His Excellency and the rest of his family, the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”