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Okonjo-Iweala’s Brother Replaces Dad as Obi of Ogwashi-Uku

Ifechukwude Chukuka Okonjo, brother to ex-Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has ascended the throne of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom.

This followed the death of her father, Prof. Chukuka Okonjo, who died aged 91.

Okonjo-Iweala disclosed this today via her verified Twitter handle @NOIweala

She had tweeted: “It is with thanks to Almighty God that I announce two impactful events: the Ascension to the throne of the Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom of my brother, Obi Ifechukwude Chukuka Okonjo, upon the passing away of my father Obi (Professor) Chukuka Okonjo at the age of 91.”

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