Anambra State Lawmaker slumps, dies in South Africa

Majority Leader of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Awka South State Constituency, Hon Nnamdi Okafor has been announced dead. The Lawmaker who was on Holiday in South Africa slumped and died

A source, who announced the death in a political WhatsApp group said, “The Majority Leader of Anambra State House Of Assembly and Member representing Awka South Constituency 1, Hon. Nnamdi Okafor (Akajiugo Awka) collapsed in the early hours of today in a Hotel at Sandton City Johannesburg, South Africa and was confirmed dead hours later.

“Cause of his death is yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace, Amen.”

The deceased is a United States of America trained pharmacist, and runs a pharmaceutical company, with diagnostic services.

Okafor’s death has, however, not been officially confirmed by the leadership of the State Assembly.