Prof. Chukwuma Soludo's image manager and leader of his media team during last year's election has been declared dead.
Anatune reportedly died on Saturday, a few days after his 62nd birthday and a little more than a week after being appointed to a government position after tirelessly working for Soludo's victory last year.
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo recently appointed him as the MD/CEO of Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency on April 19, 2022.
Meanwhile, Prof. Soludo confirmed Anatune's death while also expressing shock and disbelief at the news.
In a press release, Mr. Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to Soludo, stated that the Governor was deeply pained and shocked to learn of Mr. Joe Anatune's sudden death.
Soludo described Joe Anatune as one of the leading Apostles of the Soludo project, with an uncommon strength and courage to deliver on any given assignment, "he said.
He went on to say that Joe's personal sacrifices during his election campaign were not only exceptional, but also highly commendable. "
"He founded the Soludo Promoters Forum (SPF) and used it for two years to bring professionals into mainstream politics." "The government and the good people of Anambra State will miss Joe Anatune tremendously," Aburime said.
He went on to say that Governor Soludo had "since commiserated with Anatune's wife, Mrs. Ify Anatune and children, the Anatune family, and the Awa community on the unexpected loss of their illustrious son."