President Tinubu Mourns The Passing Away Of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

Nigeria's number one man, President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. 

The deceased, a businessman and politician, represented Anambra South Senatorial District in the National Assembly passed away in the early hours of Saturday overseas.

President Tinubu extended his sympathies to the friends and colleagues of the late Senator, the National Assembly, and the people of Anambra State.

"President Tinubu commiserates with the friends and colleagues of the late Senator," read a statement from the President's office. 

The President in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity also prayed for the repose of Ubah's soul and for strength and comfort for his family. This loss is deeply felt across the nation, reflecting Ubah's significant impact and service.

Meanwhile, SaharaReporters earlier reported that Nigerian Senator from Anambra South, and an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, died. 

SaharaReporters learnt that Ubah died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom. He had left for London two days ago.

His death was also confirmed on a group chat of senators who had started to pour in tributes.

Just days ago, his campaign council donated a total of N71 million to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, bolstering the party’s presence and strength in the region.

The donation, which includes N50million from Senator Ubah himself, was part of his pledge to support the party and enhance its effectiveness in the state.

Aldo the Nigerian Senate has confirmed the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in London, the United Kingdom. 

The development was confirmed by the Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu.

Before his death, Ubah represented Anambra South.

Senator Ubah who recently defected from the Young Progressives Party, YPP to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC died in a London hotel in United Kingdom two days after leaving Nigeria.

Ubah who contested the 2014 Governorship election in Anambra State under the Labour Party, died at the age of 52, reportedly of cardiac arrest.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream was in London to attend his son’s graduation.