Abuja (Core Reporters) President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON, and his Deputy Jibrin Barau have both mourned their colleague Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah who passed on, Saturday in London.
In their separate press releases, Akpabio and Barau expressed shock over the sudden death of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
According to Akpabio, “He was a hardworking and dependable legislator, who believed in equity, fairness and justice and was committed to serving his constituents and the nation at large.
“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.”
In the same vein, the Deputy senate president Barau said, the late lawmaker would be remembered for his commitment to the Nigerian project through his various contributions at the Senate, sports and the business community.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of my friend, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the people of the Anambra South Senatorial District and the entire people of Anambra State over his demise today. May God grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss. He was an excellent lawmaker, business tycoon, and football administrator, who contributed immensely to addressing the challenges facing our country,” he said.
The late business tycoon, football administrator turned politician, died at the age of 53. The Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil, who was elected twice to represent Anambra South under the Young People’s Party (YPP) at the Senate, joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in October last year
Ubah was until his death, the Senator representing Anambra South in the Upper Chamber.
