Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, hassaid thelegendary imprintleft by the lateleader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, will remain a model for nationalism and statesmanship in Nigeria.

ThePresident General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata, who stated thisin a statement issued on Tuesday, said the late Adebanjo wasan icon of equity, fairness, and justice, devoid of self-seeking considerations.

The late Chief Adebanjo died four days ago at the age of 96.

The Ohaneze Ndigbo President-General, in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ezechi Chukwu, also conveyed his deep commiserations on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, to Pa Adebanjo's...