Senator Ifeanyi Ubah dies at 52
The Senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead.
Ubah, who was the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil, was said to have died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom, on Saturday.
He would have been 53 on September 3.
Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed Ubah’s death to our correspondent on Saturday.
Ubah, who was re-elected into the 10th Senate under the Young Peoples Party, had last year defected to the All Progressive Congress.
In September 2022, Ubah escaped assassination when he was attacked by gunmen on his way to Nnewi in Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State.
His convoy was shot at, and at least five persons, including two policemen, were killed.
He survived as the vehicle he was riding in was bulletproof.
Former lawmaker, Ben Murray-Bruce, has confirmed the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
Ubah reportedly died in London. The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed.
However, in a post on X, Murray-Bruce paid tribute to the late Anambra lawmaker.
He wrote: “With a heavy heart, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
“His contributions to our nation, both in the oil sector and public service, will never be forgotten.
“May his soul rest in peace, and may his family find strength during this difficult time.”