Joel Kroham, a former vice president of the organization, passed away on August 27, 2022, at the age of 74. The president general of Ohanaeze, Ambassador George Obiozor, has expressed his sorrow over his passing.
On Wednesday, Obiozor referred to Kroham as “a truly committed Igbo chauvinist, erstwhile heroic Biafran soldier, faithful compatriot, harmonizer of interests, and community leader” in a statement signed by Dr. Alex Ogbonnia, Ohanaeze’s national press secretary.
He added that the late chief was one of the most dependable, trustworthy, and dedicated deputies who resisted all the whims of modern Nigeria to remain devoted and committed to advancing Igbo agenda.
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The statement added, “Kroham demonstrated an extra-ordinary commitment to Igbo nationalism and thus highly devoted to the galvanization of all Igbo interest groups.
“It is on record that Joel Kroham was allergic to the crop of some Igbo quislers in the South South of Nigeria who have unabashedly betrayed and denied their ancestral roots; their conscience, identity and have sold their umbilical cord for a mess of pottage.
“Kroham never suffered an identity crisis. He volunteered for enlistment into the Biafran Army and returned from the war front with bullet wound. He maintained his Igbo dignity; remained unadulterated, courageous and proud of his origins until his transition.”
The deceased was a native of Upatabo, which is located in Rivers State’s Ahoada West Local Government Area. He left his position as director of finance in Rivers State in 2014.
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