Monday, July 7, 2025 - A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Agunwa Anakwe, has passed away. He died on Saturday, July 5, after reportedly battling an undisclosed illness.
Anakwe, who hailed from Anambra State, led the third House
of Representatives in 1992 under the short-lived interim civilian
administration of late Chief Ernest Shonekan.
Late Anakwe was 36 years old at the time but his tenure
ended following the military coup that ousted Shonekan by former military
dictator, General Sani Abacha on November 17, 1993.
During his time in office, Anakwe was known for his firm
stance against the proposed creation of additional local government areas, a
move he believed was being used to delay Nigeria’s return to democratic
governance.
May his soul rest in peace, Amen
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