Eluama Development Union, EDU, Abuja branch, have been thrown into mourning following the death of its Secretary, Kingsley Emeka Mbachu and a member, Ebere Irokanulo, who died in a ghastly motor accident on Sunday, October 13, in Abuja.
The duo was involved in the road accident on their way from their monthly meeting EDU meeting at Florish Gardens on Sunday.
According to correspondent report, the duo was on their way back home when their Peugeot 406 car ran under a parked trailer along the Karimo –Gwarimpa Highway, Abuja.
According to the report, Mbachu, who was the Secretary, EDU, Abuja, had after the meeting, along with Irokanulo gone and dropped off a member of the meeting at Karimo at about 11 pm. It was, therefore, on their way back to Ushafa area of Abuja, that unsuspecting of a parked trailer on the highway, their car ran under the vehicle.
A source close to the meeting, stated that it took people at the scene of the accident, through the retrieved phone belonging to Mbachu to make contact with some EDU members.
Our correspondent gathered that the two EDU members died on the spot as they were trapped inside the car under the trailer.
“The bodies were later deposited at the Kubwa General Hospital mortuary same morning. That was after more members of the EDU had converged at the accident scene,” the source said.
Speaking to our correspondent, the Assistant Secretary, EDU, Abuja, Chioma Okoji, described the accident as very shocking. She stated that the whole of Eluama, Isuikwuato Community in Abuja are saddened by the death of the duo, whom she described as very active members of the Union.
Ernest Ochu in Lagos, described the news of the accident as saddening. He said, “I am bereft of words to describe how I have been feeling since I heard this sordid news on Monday.
“That the vibrant young man, full of life, who I saw closely for the first time in April, during the burial of his dear Dad with his club members from Abuja, had passed on. Many questions remain unanswered. What if you were sick and couldn’t attend that meeting? What if you were out of Abuja that day? If, if and if,” he bemoaned the loss.
“Who are we to question our Creator? Let’s be consoled that the legacies he left would continue to speak in his favour. This abrupt exit is traumatic, to say the least,” Ochu said.
“May our merciful God grant his patriotic soul eternal rest. May God also console his immediate family members, Umutejie na Oganya, Umuokogbuo, Eluama, all the people he impacted in his lifetime and the society at large. Amen,” he prayed.
Another mourner in Calabar, Dickson Ochu Nwaji described the death as a very sad one. He said, “So SAD! What a great loss. It’s hard to say goodbye my dear brother. May your beautiful soul rest in peace.”
Ndubuisi Onwuchekwa in Lagos described the death as a great loss.
He said, “Dear brother Emeka, your radiant smile will forever illuminate our hearts. And your cherished memory will never fade. Your extraordinary kindness, unconditional love, and contagious laughter inspired us all.
“Together, we envisioned a brighter future for our extended family. United in our quest to strengthen our bond. Support each other’s growth. Preserve our cultural heritage and organize annual family reunions
“Your boundless enthusiasm and energy ignited our passion. And we eagerly anticipated our collaborative journey.
“But life had other plans. Your sudden departure has left me with a shattered heart. And your absence pains me deeply. I never envisioned that I would be the one to bury you – my younger cousin, my brother, my friend. The natural order of life seemed to dictate that you and the younger ones would bid me farewell in my ripe old age, surrounded by loved ones.
“Instead, fate has cruelly reversed our expectations. Your passing has broken my heart into a million pieces. Leaving an unfillable void in my life. I mourn the future we will never shared. The memories we will never make, and the dreams we will never realize together.
“Though your time with us was brief, your transformative impact will resonate throughout our lives. We’ll treasure the precious moments, laughter, and memories we shared.
“Your absence leaves an unfillable void, yet your enduring legacy will continue to inspire our family’s growth and unity. We vow to keep our shared dreams alive, striving to fortify our family bonds.
“You may be gone, but your spirit will eternally guide us. And your love will remain deeply rooted in our hearts.
Dr. Emmauel Irokanulo in Lagos, bemoaned the sudden demise of his niece, Ebere. He described the death as socking an untimely.
Mbachu hailed from Umuokogbuo Autonomous Community, Eluama, Isuikwuato LGA, Abia State. He was a staff of the Security Exchange Commission, SEC, Abuja.
As a lover of his community, he was in 2022, elected Chairman of Umuokogbuo Development Union, Abuja branch.
In 2023, he was elected Secretary EDU Abuja branch. And in April 2024, he was elected into the Eluama Development Union, EDU World Wide, as National Financial Secretary. Emeka was married and had children.
Ebere Irokanulo also hailed from Umuokogbuo Autonomous Community Eluama, Isuikwuato LGA. Until her demise, she worked as an entrepreneur with interest in logistics in Abuja.
Her love for her community saw her elected as the Public Relations Officer, PRO, Umuokogbuo Development Union, Abuja in 2022. In 2023, she registered as a member of the EDU, Abuja.
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