By Chijioke Kingsley
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, and the Southern Senators Forum have mourned the passing of the late Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah.
Ubah died at the age of 52 on Saturday in London, United Kingdom.
Ubah until his death, was the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream).
Akpabio, in a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, 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.
Akpabio said, “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.”
He added, “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.”
Similarly, 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.
“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.”
He added, “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.”
Similarly, 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.
