Umuahia South|October 26, 2026 —
The Chief Whip of the Abia State House of Assembly and Member representing Umuahia South State Constituency, Hon. Emeka Tommy Obioma, has joined other prominent political leaders and dignitaries to pay their last respects to the late Mr. Victor Azubuine Okechukwu, popularly known as Gigolo, who was laid to rest at Amibo, Ubakala, in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State.
Obioma attended the burial ceremony over the weekend, where he was joined by the Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha; the Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Augustine Nmeregini; Dr. Bongos; and other distinguished guests who gathered to honour the deceased and commiserate with his family.
The presence of the lawmakers and other dignitaries added to the solemnity of the occasion, as family members, friends, associates and well-wishers came together to bid farewell to the departed and offer their support to those he left behind.
The burial ceremony provided an opportunity for attendees to reflect on the life of the deceased, celebrate his memory and demonstrate solidarity with his bereaved family during a period of grief.
Hon. Emeka Tommy Obioma offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, urging them to find strength and comfort in God during this difficult period. He expressed sympathy over their loss and prayed that God would grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, while committing the departed soul to the mercy of the Almighty.
“May the soul of Mr. Victor Azubuine Okechukwu, rest in perfect peace. Amen,” he concluded.
