LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) –The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed sadness over the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
In a condolence message released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described the late Senator Ubah as “one of the shining lights of the nation’s democracy and a young democrat with vibrant and resourceful ideas.”
Ubah, who was the Senator representing Anambra South in the Upper Chamber, had until his death, been a hardworking and dependable legislator, committed to serving his constituents and the nation at large, according to Akpabio.
“Distinguished Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah will be deeply missed by the Senate and the nation. His passing leaves a void in our midst,” the Senate President said.
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Akpabio extended his heartfelt condolences to Ubah’s wife, family, loved ones, and constituents over the “untimely death,” expressing the hope that the late lawmaker’s legacy and contributions to the country will be a source of comfort and inspiration to all those he left behind.
The Senate President prayed that the Almighty God will grant the soul of the late Senator eternal rest.
He wrote,”“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 Sen. 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.
“May the God Almighty rest his gentle soul in peace.”
