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Chief (Ambassador) Ralph Uwechue |
“We can make
our lives sublime
And
departing leave behind us
Foot prints
on the sand of time.
Morals are
the core of culture
No sunshine
without a shadow.
We mourn the
dead best by continuing their good works.”
From
the innermost of our hearts, IGBO UNION,
LONDON mourns the passing of our
very dear brother Chief Ralph Uwechue
It
is now 16 years that this Great Grand
Union of Ndigbo, (IGBO UNION, LONDON)
gave Ralph a Resounding Handshake in London and also bestowed on him the title
of Dike Eji Eje mba to show the
world that he was a very Patriotic and Exemplary Igbo-man who served his people
and others diligently.
For the records,
Chief Ralph Uwechue at the age of 32, was the First Nigerian Ambassador to
France. And it was during his Diplomatic service in France that the Nigeria and
Biafra war broke out. The war threatened the existence of Igbo Nation and Ralph
was presented with various tempting offers to remain loyal to the Nigerian
Government or look the other way while his own people are annihilated. Ralph
turned down all the offers, refused to be a saboteur and stood firmly in
defence of his own people-Ndigbo.
'Truly
and with a heavy heart Igbo Union, London
mourn our one and irreplaceable Ralph Uwechue. You stood firm and fought to the
end. We salute your steadfastness, indefatigability and courage in the face of
threat/danger even to your life' said Mazi Kanu Ikenga President of Igbo Union,
London.
And as you travel to
meet your Creator and fellow compatriots
like Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dr. M.I. Okpara, Mazi Mbonu Ojike, Dr. K O Mbadiwe,
Dim (HE) Odumegwu Ojukwu, Mazi Udeozo, Dr. Nzimiro, Mazi Udeariri and others
whose sun set before yours, be assured that your memory
and all the ideals you stood firmly and fought for will live on.
We Pray that God in
His infinite Mercy grant you eternal Rest in His Kingdom.
You will always be remembered,
Sleep Peacefully Ambassador Ralph Uwechue,
Farewell Dike Eji Eje Mba, La Na Udo.
Signed:
Sam Asoluka
For Igbo Union, London
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