Veteran politician and media practitioner, Senator Uche Chukwumerije, is dead, his son Chika has announced.

A text message from Chika announced the exit of the great Biafra propagandist.

The text reads: “Dear Friend, my father, Comrade Uche Chukwumerije just passed on. He has been an inspiration in ways I cannot explain. Burial arrangements will be communicated once it has been concluded. Thank you for your love and support. Warm regards, Chika Chukwumerije.”

News Express reports that the distinguished Senator Chukwumerije had indicated interest to go back to the Red Chamber but lost out in the PDP primaries. Since then, the Chairman, Senate Committee in Education had been out of public view.

•Photo shows late Uche Chukwumerije.