Imo State Governor, His Excellency Rocha Okorocha and Charly Boy
Nigerian singer, Charly Boy is a man of his word. Earlier in May when his father, Justice Chukwudifo Oputa passed, the 64 year old warned against politicians turning his father's burial to a political rally. Turns out, that was exactly what happened last Wednesday. Charly stormed out with his family and friends during a colloquium organized in honor of his late dad by the Imo State government.
Speaking with journalist in Owerri, the 'area father' said he had to get out of the venue because, Governor Okorocha was trying to use his father's burial to score some cheap political points. He said In-pite of his warnings that the burial should not be politicized, Governor Okoracha and members of his political party wanted to turn the event into an APC (All Progressive Congress) rally, and he wasn't going to be a part of that.
Charly Boy shortly before he stormed out of the event
The event tagged 'Day Of Tributes To For Late Oputa' was held at the newly built International Conference Center in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Governor Rocha Okorocha of Imo State, and his deputy, Eze Madumare as well as dignitaries like, Senator Chris Ngige, APC's national chairman, Odigie Oyegun, former deputy governor of Imo State, Dr, Douglas Acholonu and many more were in attendance at the fancy event.
Everything was going smoothly until, the master of ceremony announced that the next speaker would be the national chairman of APC, Odigie Oyegun. No sooner had the APC boss mounted the podium than a very angry Charly Boy complained about his father's funeral being turned into a political event. He got up off his seat and stormed out of the event with his family and entourage.....
Honorable Justice Chukwudifo Akunne Oputa
The Judiciary Icon, Hon. Justice Chukwudifo Akunne Oputa, was an incorruptible judge known by his colleagues as the "Socrates of the Supreme Court". He was the "Hero" of the bench who was also well remembered by many as the social and human rights activist who became Chairman of the National Human Rights Violation Commission (known as the Oputa Panel)....A position he held for many years. The legal philosopher died at the ripe age of 96 last May...May his humble soul rest in peace!!!
Please watch!!!!
A short documentary on the life and times of Justice Oputa
Oh well, to be forewarned is to be forearmed.......Charly Boy did warn y'all....Continue to rest in peace, Justice Oputa!
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