Anambra State House of Assembly on Wednesday held a Valedictory Session for the former lawmaker who represented Awka South two Constituency, Late Hon. Onyeka Aghenya.
Late Aghenya was a former Chief Whip from 1999-2003 and the Committee Chairman on Local Government and Chieftaincy matters.
Anambra Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze who presided plenary, in his tribute, described late Aghenya as a lawmaker and politician with firm principles.
” Late Aghenya Aghenya left us with a good reputation, character and a legacy that reminds us what public should be. On behalf of the 8th Assembly, we extend our health felt condolence to his family, friends and people of Awka South Constituency. May God grant him internal rest”. Udeze prayed.
Paying their tributes, Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Okoye (Awka South 2) Majority Leader, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme (Ekwusigo), Ex-Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Molokwu, Former Lawmakers and colleagues of late Aghanya including Hon.
Jude Oranosi, Hon. S.I Okonkwo and Hon. Vin Otuigwe, described the late legislator as a champion of representation with integrity, accountability, transparency, strength forward, optimistic and upright.
In a vote of thanks, a member of Aghanya family thanked the 8th Anambra Assembly and othe well wishers for their support, solidarity and encouragement.
