Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr Ngozi Okonjo
Iweala has officially announced the kidnap of her mother.
Mrs Kamene Okonjo, a professor of sociology who retired from the University of
Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), was abducted Sunday afternoon right inside her palace. She
is the wife of Obi of Ogwashi-Uku.
A statement released Sunday night by the Special Assistant to the Minister, Mr.
Paul Nwabuikwu, was titled “Abduction Of Prof Mrs Okonjo and” reads: “Earlier
today, Professor (Mrs) Kamene Okonjo, wife of Professor Chukuka Okonjo, the Obi
of Ogwashi-Uku and mother of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and
Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was abducted from her home in
Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State.”
“At this point, it is difficult to say whether those behind this action are the
same people who have made threats against the Coordinating Minister in the
recent past or other elements with hostile motives.”
“No possibility can be ruled out at this point.”
“This is obviously a very difficult time for the entire Okonjo. But the family
is hopeful of a positive outcome as it fervently prays for the quick and safe
return of the matriarch.” the statement concluded.
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