The traditional ruler of Ishiobiukwu Gedegwum Ancient Palace, HRM Igwe of Orlu, Eze Dr. Patrick Chinedu Acholonu has announced the transition to glory of former Imo Deputy Governor Dr Douglas Acholonu.
Acholonu, the noble prince of Orlu Gedegwum, died in the hours on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Eze Acholonu, who announced the passage through his Palace Secretary, Dr. Henry Acholonu, described the late renowned specialist surgeon as an elder statesman with impeccable and unimpeachable character.
He said that details of the burial will be made public in due course as the Royal family is in consultation with the Imo State Government and the Catholic Diocese of Orlu to give the late medical director of St. Catherine’s Hospital, Ikenegbu, Owerri and Brendalin Hospital, Surulere, Lagos before his foray into active politics a befitting burial scheduled for Friday, July 21, 2023.