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  • Mbah pays tribute to Senator Ezea, says senator’s death a heart-rending loss

    Mbah pays tribute to Senator Ezea, says senator’s death a heart-rending loss

    The governor of Enugu state, Dr Peter Mbah, has described the death of Senator Okey Ezea as a huge loss to Enugu State and Nigeria.

    In a personally signed statement, Governor Mbah, on Wednesday, said Sen Ezea’s death had left a vacuum that would be hard to fill.

    “I received with a deep sense of loss the news of the passing of our brother and the lawmaker representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Senator Okey Ezea.

    “This is one death that cuts really deep. You actually did not have to share his political convictions to appreciate his resilience and unwavering commitment to his constituents and the nation.

    “There was also never any doubt regarding where he stood on any issue,” the governor said.

    He extolled Ezea’s commitment to Enugu State.

    “In all his political struggles, one fact was evident: he loved Enugu State deeply and remained an advocate of good governance.

    “His death is indeed a sad depletion in the ranks of Enugu’s political leaders,” the governor added.

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    Dr. Mbah, however, said the grief of Senator Ezea’s death transcended his immediate family, community, and constituency.

    “This is as much a personal loss to his family as much as a collective loss.

    “In the Senate, his brilliance shone brightly, earning him immense respect from his colleagues across the aisle.

    “He remained an advocate of good governance. His many progressive contributions and interventions positively impacted the nation in general and his constituency in particular.

    “Therefore, on behalf of Ndi Enugu, I convey our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Enugu North Senatorial District, and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    “May God grant his soul eternal repose,” he concluded.

  • Barau mourns Senator Ezea

    Barau mourns Senator Ezea

    The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has mourned the passing of Senator Okey Ezea (Enugu North), who died on Tuesday in Lagos.

    Born on August 11, 1963, the late Senator, a lawyer and businessman, was elected on the Labour Party platform to represent Enugu North Senatorial District during the 2023 general elections.

    Senator Barau, in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ismail Mudashir, extolled the virtues of the late lawmaker, describing him as a pan-Nigerian politician.

     He said the late lawmaker, who was until his demise the Vice Chairman of both the Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and NEPAD, and the Senate Committee on Culture and Creative Economy, contributed immensely to the promotion of unity and progress in the country.

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    Describing the death as shocking, he said the late Enugu politician would be remembered for his commitment to the Nigerian project through his various contributions in and outside the Senate.

    “Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of my friend, his wife, Madam Chioma, his children, the entire people of Enugu North Senatorial District, and Enugu State in general.

    “May God grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss. Senator Okey Ezea was a patriotic Nigerian par excellence, who worked hard to enhance the standard of living of the people of Enugu North Senatorial district and beyond,” he said.