Politicians David Mark and Peter Obi participate in the funeral service for late Justice Nri Ezedi in Anambra state.
In the heart of Anambra State, the burial ceremony of the esteemed Justice Nri Ezedi took place at St James Church, Nri. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party known for its commitment to justice and fairness, staged a massive mobilisation for this event, attracting prominent political leaders and legal luminaries.
The ceremony was presided over by the Archbishop of the Niger and the Anglican Bishop of Awka, Most Reverend Alexander Ibezim. Among the dignitaries in attendance were former Governor Peter Obi and current Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
Senator David Mark, the national chairman of the ADC, was also present. His attendance in Anambra State marked his journey to pay his respects to the late Justice Emmanuel Nri Ezedi, a former Chief Judge of Anambra State.
The presence of Senator David Mark and former Governor Peter Obi together sparked speculation among ADC supporters about a potential future political collaboration within the ADC coalition. Their alliance reflects a strategic political realignment reminiscent of the 2013-2015 period that birthed the APC and unseated the Goodluck Jonathan administration.
In his eulogy, former Governor Peter Obi described Justice Ezedi as "a towering figure in the legal profession and one of the finest jurists of his generation." He emphasized the importance of Justice Ezedi's ruling, which restored him to office and set a precedent for fairness and judicial independence. Obi reminisced about the period of his impeachment and praised Justice Nri Ezedi for his courage in ruling against sentiment and external pressure.
The burial ceremony was a poignant moment for all who knew and respected Justice Nri Ezedi. His legacy will continue to inspire those who strive for justice and fairness in politics and the legal profession.
[References] 1. Politics Nigeria 2. Premium Times 3. Daily Post 4. Vanguard
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC), known for its commitment to justice and fairness, attracted notable politicians, including former Governor Peter Obi and current Governor Chukwuma Soludo, at the burial ceremony of Justice Nri Ezedi in Anambra State, a news item reported by Politics Nigeria.
- The presence of Senator David Mark and former Governor Peter Obi at the burial event reignited speculations among ADC supporters about a potential future political collaboration within the ADC coalition, according to a Premium Times report.
- In his eulogy, former Governor Peter Obi praised Justice Nri Ezedi for his courage in rule-making, setting a precedent for fairness and judicial independence in policy-and-legislation matters, as mentioned in a Daily Post article.
- Journalists covering the general news for Vanguard noted the strategic political realignment reminiscent of the 2013-2015 period that gave birth to the APC and ousted the Goodluck Jonathan administration, echoed by the alliance between Senator David Mark and former Governor Peter Obi during the burial ceremony.
