Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South district in the National Assembly, has passed away at the age of 52. The distinguished senator reportedly left Nigeria for the UK just two days ago for medical treatment.
Circumstances
of Death
According
to a close family source, Senator Ubah died in a UK hospital where he was undergoing
surgery. He would have turned 53 on September 3.
Political
Career
Senator
Ubah, originally a member of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), defected to
the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) last year. Despite his defection, he
was re-elected into the 10th Senate under the YPP banner. He had plans to seek
the APC's ticket for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election and had
made a monetary donation to Anambra APC just two days ago.
Business
Ventures and Past Incidents
Apart
from his political career, Ubah was the CEO of Capital Oil. He had survived an
assassination attempt in September 2022, a testament to the turbulent nature of
his public life.
Recent
Bereavement
Senator
Ubah's death follows closely on the heels of the passing of Chief Emmanuel
Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, adding to the sorrow in
the region.
Legacy
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's contributions to both his constituency and the broader Nigerian political landscape will be remembered. His transition from YPP to APC and his recent re-election highlight his significant influence and popularity in Anambra South. As a businessman and politician, Ubah's legacy will be marked by his resilience and commitment to his roles.
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