Governor Willie Obiano has expressed deep regrets over the death of the traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu, Eze Professor Chukwuemeka Ike.
Late Eze Professor Ike who was one of the leading novelists and first generation writers died at Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi after a brief illness.
He was aged eighty-nine.
In a condolence message to the Ike family and the people of Ndikelionwu, Governor Obiano mourned the death of the patriarch and traditional ruler, noting that Anambra state had lost one of her greatest assets and totems of
excellence.
He recalled that he was always a regal presence and always brought his wealth of experience to bear on the deliberations of the Traditional Rulers Council.
Governor Obiano said the people of the State shall find strength and consolation in his examplary life and the legacies he left for mankind through his literary works and stellar contributions to the traditional institution in Anambra state.
The Governor Obiano also stated that that Eze Ike was an active and esteemed member of the Anambra state Council of Traditional Rulers until his health began to fail as a result of old age, adding that he would always cherish his support and wise counsel, regretting that the government and people of Anambra state will miss him.
Eze Professor Chukwuemeka Ike was born on April twenty-eight, 1931 in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North LGA, Anambra state.
He was a scholar, teacher, administrator, writer and author. He was the traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu until his death.
He left commendable legacies as a prolific novelist, university teacher and administrator, humanist and community leader.
Some of Professor Ike’s books include Toads for Supper, The Naked Gods, The Potters Wheel, Sunset at Dawn, The Bottled Leopard and many others.
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