Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commiserated with the State Secretary of the Labour Party, Mr Chuks Akamadu, over the death of his mother-in-law, Princess Margret Eyoanwan Ezeh, who died on July 24, 2026, aged 60.

Otti, in a condolence letter dated October 9, 2026, described Ezeh’s death as a rude shock that had created a huge vacuum in her family and among those who benefited from her generosity.

In the letter titled, “Transition of Princess (Deaconess) Margret Eyoanwan Ezeh, JP,” the governor paid tribute to the deceased’s exemplary character, devotion to God and contributions to the lives of others.

He described Ezeh as a devoted wife, a loving and caring mother to her children and grandchildren, and a woman of substance whose life was marked by charity, humility and strength of character.

According to Otti, her dedication to God and contributions to the work of the Lord earned her the love and admiration of many people.

“Her death has created a huge vacuum in the family and in the hearts of all who benefited from her generosity,” he said.

While acknowledging the pain of losing a loved one, the governor urged the bereaved family to draw comfort from the purposeful life Ezeh lived and her selfless service to others.

He expressed hope that the family would find solace in the Christian belief in resurrection and the promise of reunion in eternity.

“On behalf of my family, friends, members and supporters of the Labour Party, the Government and good people of Abia State, I commiserate with you and the entire family on this irreparable loss,” Otti said.

He prayed that God would grant the family the courage to bear the loss and that the deceased’s soul would rest in peace.

“May God grant her gentle soul eternal rest,” the governor added.