By Festus Fifen

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu on Saturday extended his condolences to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah who passed after a brief illness in London United Kingdom.

A statement by the media aid to the President described The deceased as a renowned businessman and politician.

Before he death, he was the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly.

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.

Similarly, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed shock over the sudden death of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.

Akpabio, in a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh expressed deep sadness over the death of the Senator, saying he has left a void in the National Assembly.

He described the late Ubah as one of the shining lights of our democracy and a young democrat with vibrant and resourceful ideas.

In his words, “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.

In The same spirit of mourning, The Nigerian Southern Senators Forum also mourns the demise of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, whom they described as an active member of the forum.

They praised his significant contributions to business, the legislature, Anambra State, and the nation.

In their statement signed by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru who is the chairman of the forum, highlighted Senator Ubah’s remarkable achievements in the country.