A photo combination of Peter Obi and President Bola Tinubu.
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who passed away in the United Kingdom.
A statement by the president’s Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, eulogised the deceased as a renowned businessman and politician.
Ubah before his death, represented the Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly.
He wrote, “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.
“The President prays 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.
The 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness.
On his part, the Chairman Senate Committee on Privatisation, Orji Uzor Kalu, said Ubah’s death was a shock to him.
“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. It’s a lot to deal with the shock & pain of the loss. Jee nkeoma Ebubechukwuzo,” he wrote on his official X handle on Saturday.
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.
“I urged him to continue in that direction. May God Almighty who called him home, at this time, forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest, and grant his family, the entire Anambra South Senatorial District; Anambra State; Nigeria.
“and all of us, the fortitude to bear his sad irreplaceable loss. God Almighty protect and bless his family always.”
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio expressed shock over Ubah’s death.
Akpabio, in a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh expressed deep sadness over the death of the Senator, 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.
“He was a hardworking and dependable legislator, who believed in equity, fairness and justice and was committed to serving his constituents and the nation at large.
“Distinguished Senator Ifeanyi Ubah will be deeply missed by the Senate and the nation. His passing leaves a void in our midst.
“On behalf of the Senate and the entire National Assembly, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife, family, loved ones, and constituents over this untimely death.
“May his legacy and contributions to our nation be a source of comfort and inspiration to the family, his constituents, political associates and the people of Anambra state during this difficult time. And may the God Almighty rest his gentle soul rest in peace.”
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has also joined the lineup of national leaders who have mourned the late senator.
Senator Barau, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, said the late Anambra politician was a patriotic Nigerian par excellence, who worked hard to enhance the standard of living of the people of his senatorial district and beyond.
He said the late lawmaker would be remembered for his commitment to the Nigerian project through his various contributions to the senate, sport and the business community.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of my friend, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the people of the Anambra South Senatorial District and the entire people of Anambra State over his demise today. May God grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss. He was an excellent lawmaker, business tycoon, and football administrator, who contributed immensely to addressing the challenges facing our country,” he said.
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