Billionaire businessman and politician, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has slumped and died in London at 52.
Family sources confirmed that he died Friday, after he slumped and went into a coma in a London hotel of what was suspected to be cardiac arrest.
The Capital Oil boss was elected to the Senate representing Anambra South in 2019 under the platform of the Young Progressive Party before joining the All-Progressives Congress in 2023.
His death is coming 48 hours after the passing of Emmanuel Iwuanyawu who is president of Ohaneze worldwide.
Reactions to his sudden demise:
President Bola Tinubu: “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.”
Godswill Akpabio Senate president:
“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.”
Peter Obi Former Anambra State governor: “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.
“May God Almighty protect and bless his family.”
Orji Uzor Kalu former Abia State governor: “My heart goes out to the Ubah’s, ndi Nnewi, Anambra South, the good people & government of Anambra state and 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.”
Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State governor: “Governor Sanwo-Olu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, his friends, colleagues and associates, especially the good people of Anambra South on the loss of their illustrious son.
“The governor also commiserates with the President of the Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, all the distinguished Senators and the entire National Assembly and the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo, over the unfortunate demise of Senator Ubah.
“He prays for the repose of the soul of the dead and for God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
