S/East APC Special Leader, Nwachukwu, Lays Father to Rest
By Kelechi Ugo
The South East Special Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Dr. Stanley Chinedu Nwachukwu, on Friday, January 9, 2026, laid his late father, Ezinna Bartholomew Nwachukwu Akano, to rest at their hometown of Umuduru Umudioka-Ukwu, in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State.
According to a biography released and signed by Dr. Nwachukwu as the first son, the late Ezinna Bartholomew Nwachukwu Akano was born and raised in Umudioka-Ukwu, where he lived with his mother and elder brother. He began his primary education at Holy Cross Primary School, Eziachi, in Orlu LGA, and later attended Ojike Memorial Secondary School, Orlu.
Despite notable health challenges, the late Mr. Nwachukwu demonstrated exceptional courage and commitment to service by participating as a Red Cross member during and after the Nigerian Civil War.
He married his wife toward the end of the civil war, solemnising the union at the Catholic Church, Eziachi. The marriage was blessed with seven children—five sons and two daughters. The family, however, suffered the loss of their last child earlier in 2025. “May Chukwuka’s soul rest in the bosom of the Lord, Amen,” the biography noted.
A devout Catholic, the late Ezinna Bartholomew Nwachukwu Akano was deeply involved in church activities and belonged to several Catholic societies. He was honoured with the traditional title of Ezinna at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Umudioka-Ukwu.
During his school years, he was widely known as a talented footballer and distinguished himself as a goalkeeper for both his school and immediate community. Professionally, he worked with the Ministry of Statistics before resigning to establish a successful foodstuffs wholesale business. In pursuit of better opportunities, he later travelled to Israel.
Described as disciplined, hardworking, and a devoted family man, Mr. Nwachukwu was remembered by many as a good father and a respected community figure.
In a message of appreciation, Dr. Nwachukwu expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God for his father’s fulfilled life and thanked relatives, friends, neighbours, church members, political associates, club members, teammates, colleagues, and well-wishers for their prayers, visits, encouragement, and support during the period of mourning.
“Your words of comfort, acts of kindness, and show of love have been great sources of strength to our family,” he said. “We deeply appreciate every effort made to honour the memory of our beloved father. May the good Lord reward you abundantly and grant you peace.”
