Peter Obi remembers Ojukwu, says he Lives in Hearts, History

Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party has remembered the birthday of the late Igbo leader, iconic Nigerian military officer and politician, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu who was born on November 4, 1933, in Zungeru present day Niger state. 

He passed away on November 26, 2011, in London, England, after a protracted illness.

He was laid to rest on March 2, 2012, in his ancestral home, Umudim Nnewi, Anambra Stat, with a grand funeral ceremony attended by dignitaries, including them President Goodluck Jonathan.

In a post on his verified X, Obi wrote, "Today, we remember the birth anniversary of our revered leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu. We continue to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.

"Ojukwu was more than a figure in our history; he embodied courage, intellect, dignity and firm conviction. His life reminds us that leadership is not merely a position — it is a calling, a burden, and, at times, a test of one’s deepest values.

"As we reflect on his legacy, may we be inspired to build a society grounded in truth, equity, and humanity — ideals he held dear and defended resolutely.

"May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace, and may his legacy remain a guiding light for all who believe in justice, honour, and the power of a principled life. -PO"