Former Presidential candidate, Joe Nwodo dies in London

A former gubernatorial candidate in Enugu State, Barrister Joe Nwodo is dead.

Mr. Nwodo who was also the presidential candidate for the National Republican Convention, NRC died in London after a long battle with an undisclosed ailment.

The late Nwodo was a brother of the 9th President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Nnia Nwodo.

He was among the governorship candidates disqualified by the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida as a result of the fierce contest between him and his gubernatorial rival, according to The Whistler.

Following his disqualification, his younger brother, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, replaced him and was subsequently elected Governor of Enugu State in 1993.

His other brother is Nnia Nwodo, former minister of aviation under President Shehu
Shagari, and minister of information under President Abdusalami Abubakar. Nwodo also served as the ninth president