Vanguard
can authoritatively report that Prof Kaneme Okonjo, the mother of Finance
Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo
Iweala who was released Friday morning, has arrived home at
the Obi’s Palace in Ogwashi-Ukwu.
Our
correspondent reports that there was tight security around the palace as
visitors were denied entry into the house where the 82-year old queen was
abducted Sunday December 9, 2012.
The
mood in the town is said to be generally quiet and devoid of jubilation as
expected when kidnapped persons regain their freedom.
In
a statement, Special Adviser on Media to the Coordinating Minister, Paul
Nwabuikwu, said the wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Ukwu, Chukuka Okonjo, was
released Friday morning.
“I
can confirm that Professor Mrs Kamene Okonjo, wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku,
Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the Coordinating Minister for the
Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning,
five days after her abduction.
“The
Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the Almighty for this happy development. The
family is also highly appreciative of the support and encouragement of
President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s security services for their
excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Peter Obi of
Anambra, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and other Governors as well other friends and
well wishers within and outside government for their prayers and encouragement
during a very difficult period. May God bless you all.”
The
Nigeria army yesterday said soldiers had arrested 63 people in raids conducted
during the search for Prof. Okonjo.
Details
later.
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