Africa’s foremost Philanthropist, former Governor of Imo State and Senator Representing Imo West, H.E. Owelle Rochas Okorocha was on Friday 20th January 2023 in Nkwesi Oguta, Imo State at the home of his long time ally and Tokyo based entrepreneur, Mr Henry Smith Igwe (Igwe Japan) to bid farewell and celebrate the life of his late father Chief Sir Damanze David Ukwunnaya Igwe who passed unto eternal glory.

Sen. Okorocha who was received on arrival at the family compound by Mr Henry Igwe; his elder brother Mr Cornelius igwe and other siblings was accompanied by a retinue of his political associates and aides namely Hon. Dr Mrs Uche Ejiogu, Fmr Member rep. Ihitte Uboma in the Imo State House of Assembly; Barr. Mrs Ijeoma Igboanusi fmr.Deputy Chief of Staff (Domestics) Imo Govt and currently Asst Legislative Aide, Imo West Senate Office; Chief Kenneth Emelu, Fmr Commissioner of Youths, Imo Govt; Barr. Okey Anyikwa Former Executive Secretary IMSUBEB and currently S.A. Political, Imo West Senate Office; Pst Ralph Afoaku, Fmr D.G.Imo Broadcasting Corporation; Comrade Jeff Nwoha, Fmr GM, Imo Entraco; Mr Donatus Ewe, Fmr. Commander, Imo Civil Guards, amongst others