President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah.
Tinubu in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday
commiserated with the friends and colleagues of the late Senator.
“Also 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.
Ubah was a renowned businessman and politician and the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly.
The APC senator reportedly died in London, the United Kingdom
He had left for London two days ago for Medical check-up.
The frontline APC governorship aspirant for Anambra election was married to Uchenna, a Business Administration graduate from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria, with whom he had 5 children.
He also ran a foundation which is named after himself; Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation.
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 5 persons, including two policemen, were killed.
He survived as the vehicle he was riding in was bulletproof.