A Hero , a Nigeria icon Chukwuemeka Odumegwu ojukwu die at the early hour of today, Saturday 26th November 2011 at the London Hospital. He die after a long illness at the age of 78.
He remained a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, running twice as a presidential candidate in the 2000s.
A spokesman in Anambra state said he had been ill after suffering a stroke.
Col Ojukwu went into exile after the Biafrans surrendered in 1970, returning more than a decade later after he was officially pardoned.
In a statement, President Goodluck Jonathan praised Col Ojukwu for his "immense love for his people, justice, equity and fairness which forced him into the leading role he played in the Nigerian civil war."
Most South east Governors have send the attributes to the family.
The family members are yet to announced the burial date.
The entire members of Nigeriatopstories.com sympathize with the family for such a great loss.
