Children and grandchildren of foremost labour unionist and elder statesman, Chief Frank Ovie Kokori, have called on concerned authorities to accord their late dad deserved accolades for his sacrifices for Nigeria.
The son of the Ovu-born fiery activist, Kive Kokori, made the call on behalf of the family in what appears to be the first statement from the family confirming the demise of the elder statesman.
Recall that Kokori, who had been down with kidney-related issues, passed away in the wee hours of Thursday, December 7, the day he clocked 80.
In the statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday afternoon in Warri, Delta State, the younger Kokori celebrated their father as one of the heroes of Nigeria’s democracy.
“He may not have been accorded the level of accolades that he deserved during his life, but I pray that in death he gets all the accolades he deserved for the sacrifices he made for Nigeria and Nigerians.
“The children and grandchildren regret to announce the passing of their daddy, Chief Frank Kokori, who died at around 1:30 a.m. on December 7th, a day that also doubles as his birthdate. Chief Frank Kokori was 80 years old.
“Chief Frank Kokori was one of the arrowheads of the June 12 struggle and the enthronement of democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria.
“He was a labour leader par excellence, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, and an elder statesman. His love for Nigeria was unparalleled.
“Daddy, as I and others fondly call him, was a man of justice, principled, dogged, and a lover of human rights and justice for all.
“He may not have been accorded the level of accolades that he deserved during his life, but I pray that in death he gets all the accolades he deserved for the sacrifices he made for Nigeria and Nigerians.
“I celebrate you on behalf of the family, Delta State, and Nigeria.”
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