… President Tinubu, Obi, Others Mourn
….How Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Died, Family
Reactions have trailed the sudden death of Senator Ifeanyi Uba as 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.
It’s A Lot To Deal With — Orji Kalu
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.
This Is Shocking — Peter Obi
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.”
His Death Leaves A Void In NASS — Akpabio
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.”
Deputy Senate President, Jubrin Mourns
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.
How Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Died, Family
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, slumped and died late Friday night after returning from a walk, a family source with knowledge of the incident told Salient Times Saturday evening, adding that he had arrived in London three days ago for the summer holidays from Abuja.
According to the source who asked to be anonymous, the businessman cum politician had returned from his walk and complained to his wife, Uchenna, that he was feeling unusually weak and tired.
“Seeing how weak her husband had become, she called emergency services for help. He slumped before the ambulance and first responders arrived at their residence. He was confirmed dead at the hospital,” the source confirmed.
Born September 3, 1971, to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Alphonsus Ubah of Umuanuka, Otolo, Nnewi, Anambra State, Ifeanyi was the first son of seven children.
Due to the inability of his parents to cater for the educational and material needs of their children, Ifeanyi dropped out of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja to learn trade at a young age.
Fondly called “Ebube Chukwu Uzo”, meaning “Placing God First”, Ubah was a Nigerian politician, entrepreneur and businessman who, until his death, served as the CEO of Capital Oil (CCO), which he founded in 2001. He also ran a foundation which is named after himself; Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation.
He was elected Senator in 2019 on the platform of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) and reelected on the same platform in 2023.
In 2021, he contested the 2021 Anambra governorship election and came fourth in a contest won by Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
In September 2022, Ubah escaped assassination when he was attacked by gunmen on his way to Nnewi in Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State. His convoy was shot at and at least five persons, including two policemen, were killed.
Ubah, who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) earlier this year, has indicated interest in seeking the governorship of Anambra State in the 2025 election.
The deceased was married to Uchenna, a Business Administration graduate from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria, with whom he had five children
