Anambra Governor’s wife, Mrs. Nonye Soludo has described the death of her father-in-law, Pa Simon Nwankwo Soludo, as painful exit that will be remembered by many great memories.

 

Mrs. Soludo who stated this in a statement released in Awka, explained that Pa Soludo was a man who was loved by many people because of his sense of community, understanding of peace and tolerance.

 

She noted that the late father-in-law laid a legacy of love, and raised all his children with discipline and hard work.

 

The governor’s wife who reminisced on her early matrimonial years, explained that her late father-in-law took her in as his own daughter, and was always available in times of questions and difficulties.

 

She described the late Pa Soludo as a warrior whose life across over nine decades reflected bravery, statesmanship and ingenuity.

 

Mrs Soludo further hailed the late father-in-law for his consciousness for communal peace, tradition and culture, a significant influence he bequeathed in his children.

 

Late Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo, who is fondly known by his traditional title ‘Akukananwa’ died in the early hours of Monday, November 6, 2023 at the age of ninety-two.

 

Born on 11th November, 1931, Pa Soludo is survived by seven sons, eight daughters-in-law, including the Anambra Governor’s wife, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, twenty grand-children and six great-grandchildren.