The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has expressed sadness over the death of the wives of three traditional rulers in the state, HRH Eze Henry Madumere, HRH Eze Sabinus Nwaneche and HRH Eze Reginald Amadi, describing their death as a big loss to the state and the traditional institution.
The deceased wives of the monarchs, Ugoeze Marlinda Madumere, Ugoeze Patience Nwaneche and Ugoeze Ogechi Amadi, passed on recently after brief illnesses.
Madumere is the traditional ruler of Achi Mbieri autonomous community, in Mbaitoli Council, Nwaneche is of the Ogwuama Ancient kingdom, in Ahiara, Ahiazu Mbaise Council, while Amadi is of the Obetiti-Nguru, in Aboh Mbaise Council.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachuku, said that Uzodimma was saddened on hearing about the death of the three Ugoezes, whom he held in high esteem based on their outstanding personalities and motherly roles in their domains.
The statement noted that the governor regretted that the Ugoezes will no longer continue to assist their husbands in the good works they are doing in their different communities.
Uzodimma, according to the statement, maintained that the deceased would be sorely missed by all, but that those mourning them should be consoled by the fact that they left behind legacies of service to God and humanity, which are there for everyone to see.
