The House of Representatives has expressed grief over the demise of former lawmaker and National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) chieftain, Chief Ralph Kanu Obioha, following the presentation of a proper demise notification by the member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu.
Obioha, the Okuruisizuruoha I of Arondizuogu, Imo State, died on October 24, 2026, aged 80.
In the notification submitted to the House, the deceased’s household described him as a outstanding determine in Nigeria’s political historical past, noting that his contributions to democratic governance, nationwide improvement and the battle to revive democracy remained important.
Obioha represented his constituency within the House of Representatives throughout the Second Republic, between 1979 and 1983, the place he was recognised for his principled contributions to nationwide affairs.
Outside the legislature, he was a founding chief of NADECO and performed a key function in mobilising worldwide assist for the restoration of democracy following the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
He additionally based and chaired the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Caretaker Committee and served as chairman of the Justice Party. In June 2026, the Federal Government honoured him as a hero of June 12 in recognition of his contributions and sacrifices throughout the pro-democracy battle.
As a part of the notification, the household appealed to the Speaker and the management of the National Assembly to make sure that the House was adequately represented at his burial, citing his contributions to Arondizuogu, the political neighborhood and the nation.
The household additionally requested a minute of silence in his honour, consistent with parliamentary custom.
Responding to the request, the Speaker assured the household that the House would ship a delegation to the burial ceremony.
The funeral is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. on the deceased’s compound in Ndi-Akeme, Arondizuogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State.
Obioha’s demise marks the passing of a outstanding participant in Nigeria’s democratic battle, whose contributions to legislative service and the marketing campaign for democratic governance stay a part of the nation’s political historical past.
The House of Representatives prolonged its condolences to the bereaved household, the folks of Arondizuogu and the broader political neighborhood.
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