Sen. Ubah died of cardiac arrest in the early hours of Saturday, July 27, 2024, in London.
By Saidu Idris
365Daily – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and his deputy, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, have expressed shock over the death of the lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
Sen. Ubah died of cardiac arrest in the early hours of Saturday, July 27, 2024, in London.
In a press statement issued by the spokesman of the Speaker, Musa Krishi, he also expressed sadness over the death of the businessman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Capital Oil.
The Speaker described the late Senator as one of the pillars of the ruling APC in the South-East geopolitical zone, also said he was a dedicated lawmaker, successful businessman and great philanthropist.
He recalled how Senator Ubah recently donated funds supporting the APC in Anambra State, and how he celebrated the creation of the South East Development Commission a few days ago.
Speaker Abbas extended his condolences to the Ubah family, people, and government of Anambra State, and the Senate for the “huge loss.”
He prayed to God to grant Senator Ubah eternal rest.
On his part, Deputy Speaker Kalu, in a condolence message by his SA Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, described the late lawmaker as a patriot and philanthropist who made remarkable strides in the parliament, media, sports and petroleum downstream industry.
He recalled his determination to bring about a change in the fortunes of the people of his zone and the entire nation.
The Deputy Speaker noted that Ubah contributed immensely to the socio-economic development of Nigeria and through his Company Capital Oil Nigeria Ltd, football club, Ifeanyi Ubah FC of Nnewi, Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation, Authority newspaper and other numerous businesses provided employments for many Nigerians.
He said the Senator’s death is a great loss to Ndigbo, and Nigeria as a whole, stressing that he will be sorely missed.
Condoling his immediate family, the All Progressive Congress (APC), People of Nnewi and Anambra State Government over the irreparable loss, Kalu also prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest.