Chief Eze, APC Chieftain escapes death in Rivers State

By Ehi Ekhator

Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the New People Democratic Party (nPDP), presently a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), cheated death yesterday when his jeep ended up in the bush after it somersaulted three times due to a burst tyre.

The accident occurred on the way to his village in Ebonyi State to see his family after leaving his base in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Explaining what happened, Chief Eze said “I would have been dead if not for God’s mercy and protection,” Chief Eze told Naija Center News correspondent.

He added “the incident happened on the highway and by the time my driver and I knew what was happening, the Jeep was somersaulting in the bush – three times according to an eyewitness. How we came out unhurt is still a mystery,” he added.

He said that he was rushed to a nearby hospital at Enugu for immediate medical attention as he started feeling dizzy and having pains in his neck later in the day.

He said  “The doctor directed that I be X-rayed to know if I have fractured my neck but I am responding to treatment, please tell Nigerians to help me thank Baba God for demonstrating His powers once again in my life.”

It is important to note that the accident happened two days to a scheduled event in Port Harcourt at which Chief Eze is to be honoured by the Rivers State branch of the apex Igbo group, Ohanaeze.

Informing him of the decision to honour him, Chief (Barr.) Obinna Johnkennedy Chukwu, Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Rivers State, said in a message: “Chief Eze, at our executive meeting of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo held on Wednesday and yesterday we resolved to give you a Certificate of Commendation on Sunday 6/04/14, for being a worthy ambassador of Ndi Igbo in Rivers State and for your dogged effort at championing Igbo and Non-indigene’s cause. Congratulations!”

The honouree, who is yet to be discharged from the hospital, has nominated an ally to represent him and receive the award on his behalf.

Chief Eze, APC Chieftain escapes death in Rivers State