A former House of Representative member, Hon Independence Ogunewe is dead.  Nigerians received the news earlier today with shock. Hon. Ogunewe was a politician with exceptional policies rarely seen among “the political gladiators currently dominating our political climate." “He was upright, cerebral, courageous and loyal to his electorates while he was serving in various public offices." “His wealth of experience and contributions to the political landscape in Imo State and Nigeria in general will be greatly missed."