On Thursday, the Apri 15, The Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi ,and his wife, Dame Judith Amaechi joined other dignitaries at Awo- Idemili, Orsu local government area of Imo state to pay their last respect to their departed friend,Engr Robert Okechukwu Odinkemelu.
The burial ceremony which was a carnival of a sort, was preceded by a funeral service at the Christ the King Catholic Church,Awo- Idemili and featured Homily,Hymns parade of Knights and Ladies in honour of one of their own.
At the reception ground in the neighborhood of the church( CKC),, there was a display of gospel and traditional music performance by the Umuahia based group,” Ifeanyi Ibezim and the Sow Crew” whose rendition created an atmosphere of grief and merriment.
The band of cross dressers who danced to the rythym of the music showcasing rare dance steps was a cynosure of guests who travelled from far to bid farewell to the departed, and physically condole the familiy.
A cross section of the Rivers State APC familiy attended the funeral Programme at Awo- Idemili.
Odinkemelu was a Noble Knight of the Order of St. John International.
He was described as illustrious son of his community,God fearing, humble and extremely compassionate.
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