By The New Diplomat Political Desk
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu have mourned the demise of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the lawmaker representing Anambra South senatorial district of Anambra state in the Senate.
Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, eulogised the deceased as a renowned businessman and politician.
He also extended his condolences to the family of the late Ubah, Anambra state, the Senate and Nigeria at large.
The statement reads in part: “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.”
Also, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of Ubah.
Kalu, in a condolence message issued by his SA Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, extolled Ubah as a lawmaker who made remarkable strides in the parliament, media, sports and petroleum downstream industry.
The Deputy Speaker also said that Ubah contributed immensely to the socio-economic development of Nigeria through his Company, Capital Oil Nigeria Ltd, football club, Ifeanyi Ubah FC of Nnewi, Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation, Authority newspaper, and other numerous businesses that employed 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 the Anambra State Government over the irreparable loss, Kalu also prayed to God to grant his soul eternal rest
