Labour Party Governorship Aspirant in Imo State, Humphrey Anumudu, Found Dead

Aspirant Found Dead in Lagos Home

A Labour Party governorship aspirant in the forthcoming governorship primary holding in Imo State, Humphrey Anumudu, has been found dead in his house. Anumudu was reported dead in his Lagos home after returning from a meeting at the LP secretariat in Abuja.

Aspirant Was a Native of Mbieri Ancient Kingdom

The deceased was a native of Mbieri Ancient Kingdom in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. A family friend who spoke to The PUNCH on the condition of anonymity confirmed the death saying the auto merchant died on Friday evening in Lagos. He added that his death came as a shock.

Anumudu a Multi-Billionaire Businessman Cum Politician

Until his death, Anumudu was a multi-billionaire businessman cum politician who had been contesting the governorship seat of the state since 1998. He was said to be the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party governorship primary in the state in 1998 before the ticket was ceded to Achike Udenwa who went on to rule the state between 1999 and 2007.

Aspirant Had Been Contesting for Governorship Seat Since 1998

Since then, he had been contesting for the number one seat of the state. In 2019, he was the Zenith Labour party governorship candidate. He was also a respected legal luminary and the Chief Executive Officer of Globe Motors.

Outlook

The death of Humphrey Anumudu has come as a shock to his family, friends and supporters. He had been striving for over two decades to become the Governor of Imo State.

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