It was indeed a sad ceremony for the family of Okonkwo and Chukwuanu as
they buried their mother and sister late Mrs Cordelia Chiwendu
Chukwuanu, known from her formative years as Ada Papa Uwa.
The burial ceremony attracted the high and mighty in the corridors state
influence and power. From the funeral service and interment held in her
home to the final reception as Senator Annie Okonkwo residence in
Ojoto. The former Governor of Anambra state, Dr. Peter Obi, Ide of
Ojoto, noble dignitaries, traditional rulers amongst others put up
appearance to sympathize with the bereaved family.
53 year old Nne Okonkwo, who died after a brief illness was more like an iroko of morals to the
family and a mother hen to the brothers and
siblings. Chief Prince Donatus Okonkwo expressed pain and regrets over
the sister's death as he was seen dejectedly responding to a brief
interview with some reporters at the burial ceremony.
In truth, Ojoto town experienced an unprecedented convergence of church
members, mother's, elders, youths and cross sections of Ojoto age grade
association. It was better described as a grand burial ceremony to a
worthy icon, no wonder she was referred as Ada Papa Uwa, from her
growing up years. Adieu Mama, Rest in Peace.