Renowned businessman and Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Ifeanyi Uba is dead.

The deceased was also the chairman Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) and Chief Executive Officer,Capital Oil and Gas.

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of the late politician.

Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, commiserated 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 prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed lawmaker, as well as for strength and comfort to his family.

Senate president, Senator Godswill Akpabio has expressed shock over the sudden death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.

In a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio who  expressed deep sadness over the death of the Senator, saying he has left a void in the National Assembly,  described the late Ubah as one of the shining lights of our democracy and a young democrat with vibrant and resourceful ideas.

The President of the Senate said, “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.”

Also, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North has mourned  Senator Ifeanyi Ubah who passed away this morning in the United Kingdom.

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.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau said that  the late Anambra politician was a patriotic Nigerian par excellence, who worked hard to enhance the standard of living of the people of his senatorial district and beyond.

According to him, the late lawmaker would be remembered for his commitment to the Nigerian project through his various contributions at the Senate, sport and the business community.

Barau said, “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

The Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central also expressed shock over the passage of the Senator representing Anambra South, Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) and Chief Executive Officer,Capital Oil and Gas.

In a statement by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Saturday, Bamidele described Senator Uba as a philanthropist, oil magnate and  one of the legislators passionate about the development of his constituents – both old and young.

Bamidele noted that citing Ubah’s commitment to the development of his constituents, Anambra and South-east, the geo-political zone “has lost an illustrious and determined son.”

He said that  the late senator stood to be counted at a time when the South-east was ravaged by insecurity in the state, pointing out how he mobilised vigilante groups against the agents of insecurity in his senatorial district and beyond.

While commiserating with the people and Government of Anambra State at large, Bamidele said Senator Uba would be dearly missed by his colleagues given his willingness to support progressive cause and pro-people legislative interventions.