Arthur Nzeribe dies at 83

Maverick politician Senator Arthur Nzeribe who has been on life support for some time has died at the ripe age of 83.

Francis Arthur Nzeribe was a Nigerian politician who was Senator for the Orlu Senatorial constituency in Imo State from October 1983 to December 1983 and May 1999 to May 2007 on the People’s Democratic Party slate.

The First Republic politician, who represented Imo West at the National Assembly, was the longest serving Senator from the State.

The family confirmed the death of the politician in a statement on Sunday titled, ‘Our mighty Iroko has fallen: Senator Chief Francis is dead’.

The statement was signed by Ojiabu Francis Anyegbu Nzeribe, Anthony Akpati Nzeribe, and Ojiabu Oliver Nwedo Nzeribe on behalf of the Nzeribe Royal Family.

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The statement read, “Umudei Royal Village of Oguta in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, in total submission to the will of God Almighty and in appreciation of a remarkably worthy life hereby announces the death of our Son, Cousin, Uncle, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Distinguished Senator, Chief Francis Arthur Uzoma Nzeribe (Ogbuagu, Oshiji, Damarae Oyirrba of Oguta) on the 5th day of May 2022 at the age of 83.

“While we are pained by this loss, we are proud of this African Legend who distinguished himself in various fields including sports, international business, and politics and gave the Nzeribe brand worldwide acclaim.