A Giant Falls: Dr. Pat Asadu Mourns Passing of Senator Okey Ezea

This Is a National Loss: Dr. Pat Asadu Mourns Senator Okey Ezea, ‘A Fearless Defender of Nsukka Land”

Distinguished Senator Okey Ezea, a stalwart champion of Nsukka land, has passed away, leaving a nation in mourning. Dr. Pat Asadu, a close associate, has led the tributes, describing Senator Ezea as a “fearless defender” and “authentic leader” who dedicated his life to serving his people.

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This was, without a doubt, the most agonising news I received upon my return from a short trip. At first, I doubted it especially because not long before my trip, we had met at a function in Udi LGA. My hesitation also stemmed from the recent, unnecessary, and callous spread of false news about the death of highly placed individuals; too often, such reports turn out to be untrue.

But concern overcame disbelief. In prayerful hope that it was all a hoax, I reached out to some of our leaders and friends, only to have my worst fears painfully confirmed.

I am increasingly worried that many of our great men are dying early in their prime, just as the less privileged also succumb to the harsh realities of life. May the spirit of death hovering over Nigeria for some time now depart from us in Jesus’ name. Amen. Today, we mourn our dear brother, Distinguished Senator Okey Ezea, but not as unbelievers. We are comforted by the knowledge that he fulfilled his purpose.

Senator Okey Ezea, Esq., was Nsukka to the core an authentic leader, a true warrior, and a fearless voice for the marginalized and oppressed within the political spectrum. He fought countless battles for Nsukka land, often using his hard-earned resources and boundless personal energy.

He has indeed run a good race for our people and for humanity. We pray that history will remember Ideke for all his selfless and courageous efforts.

Painfully, just when it seemed he had begun to reap the fruits of his decades-long political struggles and enormous investments as our Senator, God called him home to rest. But beyond the span of time one spends on earth are the legacies one leaves behind and Okey Ezea left us with legacies of courage, truth, and unconditional devotion to justice.

As we mourn this great son of Nsukka, one of the most vocal field marshals of our liberation, we take solace in knowing that his Creator has only invited him home to rest. We dare not question God, for He alone gives and takes life at His appointed time. Yet make no mistake, this passing is a colossal loss in the prime of life of one of our finest leaders.

Nsukka Zone, Enugu State, and Nigeria have lost:

A great Iroko

A fearless warrior

A brutally frank man of affluence

A political Nzeogwu who spoke truth to power

A leader who never shied away from challenging forces bigger than himself

Even when he lost a battle, he would rise swiftly and continue pressing forward to correct the imbalance. Political correctness never swayed him, so long as the cause contributed to the transformation of Nsukka land.

You have fulfilled your part here on earth, Great Ideke.

Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with your family.
Goodnight, Ideke.
Adieu, the great Nzeogwu.
Sleep well, Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic.
Until we meet again on resurrection morning, our fearless leader.

Rt. Hon. Dr. Pat Asadu & Family

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