Information reaching the media reveals the demise of a ranking All Progressive Congress (APC) Lawmaker, the representative member of the Ideato North State Constituency, at the Imo state House of Assembly, Mr Arthur Egwim.
Arthur was said to have died, according to a local portal, Okeomanews, “fell ill recently and underwent surgery but died afterwards” on Monday night, March 27, 2023 was being flown abroad for treatment before his death.
Egwim’s death was confirmed in a statement signed by Speaker of the house, Mr Emeka Nduka of APC in Ehime Mbano in Imo state.
However, a report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quotes Nduka as describing Egwim as “a ranking parliamentarian of note and a strong voice at the assembly”.
Also mentioned that, the speaker further noted that his death will definitely create a vacuum in the house as he was one of the house’s “finest and best brains” and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.
Rest in Peace Arthur Egwim!