Nigerian Senator Ifeanyi Ubah confirmed dead, Anambra residence blocked
Nigerian businessman and the senator representing Anambra South District in the Senate, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, has been confirmed dead.
Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu confirmed Ubah’s demise on Saturday in Abuja.
Though he couldn’t reveal where he was before he passed on, trending reports claimed that Senator Ubah, an oil mogul died in London, United Kingdom at 53 years.
Ubah had won his second term Senatorial election in 2023 under YPP.
Months later, he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) where he was making plans to contest in the Anambra governorship election, come 2025.
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Reports claimed he survived daring assassination attempt on his life last year.
Security bars crowd at Ubah’s Anambra residence
The home of late Ubah in Nnewi, Anambra State, was unusually quiet, on Saturday, as people trickled in to confirm the news of his death.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who claimed to have visited the home of the senator in Umuanuka, Otolo Village in Nnewi reports that the giant entrance gates into the massive compound were locked.
NAN also reports that there was heavy security presence around the area.
Some of his staff were seen discussing in groups and lamenting the sad news.
One of the staff, a Nnewi youth, who preferred anonymity, said the community had lost one of its finest sons.
He said Ubah was a backbone to youths in the community because of his empowerment and philanthropic activities.
“His death is still a shock to us. He was our pillar,” he said.
A Motorcycle Operator who identified himself simply as Obinna, said the death of Ubah was a heavy blow to the community, going by security and peace they had enjoyed for some years.
Obinna said Ubah was able to protect Nnewi from the insecurity in Anambra South by employing, equipping and paying the local vigilance operatives in the area.
“He made life comfortable for us in Nnewi. He took our security as a priority,” he said.
