Ex-Imo deputy governor loses mum

The Royal Family of Eze Henry Anoruo Madumere, of Achi, Ezi-Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government of Imo State, has announced the passing on of their wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ugoeze Madumere. She was  83.

Ugoeze, mother of the former deputy governor of Imo State, Eze Madumere, died during a visit to hospital for her regular medical check-up.

A palace statement signed yesterday by the Secretary, Chief Vincent Oparaji Agunechemba Ezi-Mbieri Ancient Kingdom, said: “Madam Madumere died a few days ago, on a visit to hospital for her regular medical check-up. She suffered a relapse and could not be revived.

We humbly request you to kindly remember the Madumere royal family in prayers for the peaceful repose of the soul of our dear mother.

Ugoeze Marlinda Chikanele Ulunma was the matriarch and Ugoeze of HRH Eze Henry Anoruo Madumere JP, the Traditional Ruler of Ezi-Mbieri Ancient Kingdom.”He said details of her burial would be announced in due course.