The family of late elder statesman and ex-labour leader, Chief Frank Kokori, have released a 22-man list of members designated for planning the burial ceremony.
A statement signed by Kive Kokori, son of the late nationalist and made available to journalists in Warri, Wednesday, December 20, said the composition of persons would enable planning of a “befitting burial for this highly respected, revered, compassionate, selfless and principled Nigerian whose contribution and commitment to the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria is indelible.”
The committee membership is as follows: Archbishop Philip Orovwuje (Chairman), Comrade Issa Aremu (Alternate Chairman), Dr Akin Awodeyi-Akinsehinwa (Deputy Chairman – Political), Comrade John Odah (Deputy Chairman – Labour), Kayode Komolafe (Deputy Chairman – Media/Civil Society), Elvis Asoro Esq. (Secretary).
Other members include Ebenezer Adurokiya (Media), Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, Alex Agwanwhor (NUPENG), Thompson Ogbodo (NUPENG),
Innocent Iyere (NUPENG), Johnson Okoro, Ese Agiri Esq., Felix Ayanruoh Esq. – (diaspora representative), Ken Omamogho, Elvis Erute, Tobore Ovumedia, Oke Barry Atawoda, Frank Kokori JNR, Efe Kokori, Kive Kokori and Onome Kokori.
The statement read: “The committee is charged with the responsibility of liaising with the Federal and State Governments, Labour, Corporate Organizations, individuals and other stakeholders with the aim of organizing a befitting burial for this distinguished elder statesman.
“In due course, the committee will make public, further details regarding the burial including a date after the required consultations.
“We thank the committee members who despite their very busy schedules have graciously agreed to do this as a mark of honour for a great Nigerian patriot and hero.”
Recall that Chief Kokori had passed on December 7, 2023, when he clocked 80, after a month’s battle with a kidney-related ailment.
