Posted by Amarachi on Wed 31st Jul, 2024 - tori.ng
The monarch urged the people of Nnewi and other residents in the town to join in mourning the loss of the community’s illustrious son.
Ifeanyi Ubah
A 3-day mourning period has been declared by Dr. Kenneth Orizu, the traditional ruler of Nnewi, in honour of the late lawmaker representing Anambra South senatorial district, Ifeanyi Ubah who died in the United Kingdom.
The mourning period for the late Senator who held the traditional title of Ebubechukwuzo Nnewi was to commence on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 and will end on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
A statement by the Principal Secretary to the traditional ruler, Prince Obi Orizu, said the monarch urged the people of Nnewi and other residents in the town to join in mourning the loss of the community’s illustrious son.
The statement also invited clergy from different religious groups to lead their congregations in prayers for the peaceful repose of Senator Ubah.
“The three-day mourning period commences today, July 30th, 2024, and will conclude on August 1, 2024.
“The monarch’s declaration is a testament to the profound impact Senator Ubah had on the community.
“The late Senator Ubah was a renowned figure in Nnewi, celebrated for his contributions to the community’s development.
“His passing has left a void in the hearts of many, and the mourning period is a fitting tribute to his memory,” the statement said.