‘Renowned businessman and politician’ — Tinubu, Obi, senators pay tribute to Ubah

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Ifeanyi Ubah, the senator representing Anambra south, who died in London on Friday.

In a statement on Saturday by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, Tinubu commiserated with the family of the late lawmaker.

“The deceased was a renowned businessman and politician. He was the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly,” the statement reads.

“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.”

‘HE CARED FOR LESS PRIVILEGED’

Also, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, commended the late Ubah for his contributions to humanity through his foundation’s support for the underprivileged.

In a statement posted on his X page, the former Anambra governor also sympathised with Ubah’s family and encouraged them to take solace in the legacy he left behind.

“I received a rude shock this morning, the news of the death of my dear younger brother, and Senator Representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. We were all together on July 12, at the burial of Chief Pius Onwuzo in Nnewi, Anambra State,” Obi wrote on X.

“Senator Ubah personally welcomed me at the burial and requested that I visit his house for lunch, to which I pleaded with him to reschedule to another date as I already had several engagements for the day.

“During our discussions on the state of the nation, he told me that he now understands my commitment to the progress of humanity and that he aligns with it. He assured me that, despite our party differences, we would work together as a family in serving our people.

“Similarly, despite party differences, I commended him for his contributions to a better humanity through his Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation, via which he cared for the less privileged in society by investing in their education and health and pulling people out of poverty.

“I urged him to continue in that direction. May God Almighty, who called him home, at this time, forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest, and grant his family, the entire Anambra South Senatorial District; Anambra State; Nigeria; and all of us, the fortitude to bear his sad irreplaceable loss. God Almighty, protect and bless his family always.”

‘HIS LEGACY WILL INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS’

Meanwhile, the Nigerian southern senators’ forum has praised the contributions of the late Ubah to business, the legislature, Anambra state, and the nation.

In a statement by Mukhail Abiru, the chairman of the forum, the lawmakers highlighted Ubah’s remarkable achievements in the business sector, noting how his entrepreneurial ventures positively impacted the economy.

They commended his dedication and effectiveness as a legislator, where his efforts were instrumental in shaping policies and advancing the interests of his constituency and the nation at large.

The forum also recognised his unwavering commitment to the development of Anambra, emphasising his role in various initiatives that brought progress and prosperity to the state and the south-east region.

Members of the forum said the legacy of the late politician would continue to inspire future generations.