Nigerian Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Passes Away in UK
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who passed away in the United Kingdom. Ubah, a renowned businessman and politician, represented the Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly before his death.
According to a statement by the president’s Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commiserates with the friends and colleagues of the late Senator, the National Assembly, and the government and people of Anambra State over this sad loss. He also prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed lawmaker, as well as for strength and comfort to his family.
Ubah’s demise comes two days after the death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday after a brief illness.
Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman Senate Committee on Privatisation, described Ubah’s death as a shock, saying it’s a lot to deal with the shock and pain of the loss. He wrote on his official X handle on Saturday, “My heart goes out to the Ubah’s, ndi Nnewi, Anambra South, the good people & government of Anambra state & my colleagues in the senate for the loss of our dearest friend & brother, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.”
Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, also mourned the loss of Ubah, describing it as shocking. He wrote on X, “I received a rude shock this morning, the news of the death of my dear younger brother, and Senator Representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. We were all together on July 12, at the burial of Chief Pius Onwuzo in Nnewi, Anambra State.”
Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, expressed shock over Ubah’s death, saying he has left a void in the National Assembly. He described the late Ubah as one of the shining lights of our democracy and a young democrat with vibrant and resourceful ideas.
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, also mourned the loss of Ubah, saying he was a patriotic Nigerian par excellence who worked hard to enhance the standard of living of the people of his senatorial district and beyond.
The nation mourns the loss of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a dedicated public servant who will be deeply missed by the Senate and the nation.
