Late Alphonsus Nweze
By David Onwuchekwa
Three days after funeral, fresh controversy has reportedly erupted in the family of late Anambra-based journalist, Mr Alphonsus Nweze, following allegations by his widow that two of his younger brothers sold his land for N12 million without informing her or her children.
The late Nweze, a veteran journalist, who covered Anambra State while residing in Asaba, had a ghastly motor accident early October 2025 while returning home from work in Onitsha.
The Nsukka-born journalist was buried about two weeks ago in his hometown amid widespread grief from colleagues, friends, and relatives.
On Saturday, members of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Anambra State, visited the family’s Asaba residence to commiserate with his widow, Mrs Chioma Alphonsus Eze, and their four children.
The delegation, led by the Chapel Chairman, Chief Chuks Ilozue, presented a cheque of N600,000, a support fund raised by journalists and well-meaning individuals.
The widow, while expressing gratitude to her visitors, broke down in tears. She revealed that her husband’s siblings allegedly moved quickly to dispose of his land despite the family still mourning.
“I beg you people to always pray for us,” she said amid sobs.
“Three days after my husband’s burial, two of his younger brothers went and sold Alphonsus’ land for N12 million. They didn’t consult me or my children, ”she disclosed.
Mrs Mweze further disclosed that her late husband had recovered the land from encroachers and had consistently resisted pressure from relatives to sell it.
“My husband refused to sell that land because he wanted something secured for the children. Now after his burial, they went and sold it. I learnt they asked for the account number of someone my husband trained in school, saying they would pay my husband’s supposed share to him to bring to us. I told them I’m not interested.
“Any attempt to draw me into such transactions so soon after my husband’s death is unacceptable, “she added emotionally.
She insisted that she could not be selling land and collecting proceeds just after burying her husband, saying that they should keep their own portion of the land for them.
“We will not sell,” she maintained.
Earlier, Chief Ilozue encouraged the widow to remain strong through the difficult transition and assured her of the continued support of journalists in the state.
“We know you have entered a new phase of life. In reaching out to you, we contacted friends of your husband and other well-wishers who contributed to this support fund,” he said.
Chief Ilozue told the family that prominent individuals including Senator Victor Umeh, Mr Christian Aburime (Press Secretary to the Anambra State Governor), and SP Tochukwu Ikenga (Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command) also donated to the support.
The Chapel reaffirmed its commitment to stand by the family as they navigate life without their breadwinner.
