Former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has lost her father, Obi (Prof) Chukwuka Okonjo, Obi of Ogwashi Uku, Aniocha South L.G.A, Delta State.
The former finance minister has taken to her twitter handle @NOIweala to announce her dad’s demise.
she wrote;
It is with thanks to Almighty God that I announce two impactful events: the Ascension to the throne of the Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom of my brother, Obi Ifechukwude Chukuka Okonjo, upon the passing away of my father Obi (Professor) Chukuka Okonjo at the age of 91.
— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) September 13, 2019
His Royal Majesty Obi (Prof) Chukuka Okonjo died at the age of 91 in the United States of America.
The late monarch, who was a professor of mathematics, ascended the throne of his ancestors in 2007.
Following the completion of traditional rites, a new monarch has been crowned.
The new monarch, Ifechukwude Chukwuka Okonjo, is a financial management expert and CEO of Chevy Chase Consulting.
The processes include the new Obi’s endorsement and presentation by the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku and the traditional chalking and crowning ceremonies conducted by the Ikelike and Agidiehi Kingmakers in Ogwashi Uku.