One of the children of Frank Kokori, a former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has said his father did not get the accolades he deserved before his death.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Kive Kokori recounted how his father was one of the arrowheads of the June 12 struggle and the enthronement of democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria.
In a statement confirming the demise of the labour icon, Kive described Kokori as a man of justice, principled, dogged, and a lover of human rights and justice for all.
The statement reads: “The children and grandchildren regret to announce the passing of their daddy Chief Frank Kokori who died at around 1:30am on December 7th, a day that also doubles as his birthdate. Chief Frank Kokori was 80 years old.
“Chief Frank Kokori was one of the arrowheads of the June 12 struggle and the enthronement of democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria. He was a labour leader, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and an Elder statesman. His love for Nigeria was unparalleled.
“Daddy as I and others fondly call him was a man of justice, principled, dogged, and a lover of human rights and justice for all.
“He may not have been accorded the level of accolades that he deserved during his life time but I pray that in death he gets all the accolades he deserved for the sacrifices he made for Nigeria and Nigerians.
“I celebrate you on behalf of the family, Delta State and Nigeria. Adieu Daddy”.