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  • JUST IN: Senate holds valedictory session for late Senator Ubah

    JUST IN: Senate holds valedictory session for late Senator Ubah

    The Senate on Tuesday, November 19, dedicated its plenary session to honour the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented Anambra South in the National Assembly.

    Senator Ubah died on July 26, 2024.

    The Nation had reported that the Senate was set to pay tributes in honour of late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.

    The casket bearing the remains of the senator lay in state at the foyer of the White House wing, directly in front of the Senate Chamber on Tuesday.

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    The Senate is set to pay tributes in honour of the late senator.

    In a show of respect, Senate President Godswill Akpabio donned traditional Isi-Enyi attire, paired with a matching red cap and dark sunglasses.

    Similarly, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele wore Isi-Agwu attire.

    Ubah’s seat in the chamber was adorned with flowers and draped in a cloth painted in the colours of the Nigerian flag.

    The session was open to non-senators, allowing dignitaries and other guests to pay their respects.

    Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige, and former Anambra Central Senator Uche Ekwunife were among those in attendance.

  • 10 things to know about late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

    10 things to know about late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

    Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (Anambra South) died on Saturday, July 27 in the United Kingdom.

    The Senate confirmed his demise in a statement by the Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu (APC – Ekiti South)

    Here are 10 things to know about late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah:

    1. Ifeanyi was first son of seven children to Mr. & Mrs. Alphonsus Ubah on September 3.

    2.  He served as a Senator representing Anambra South.

    3. He was the CEO of Capital Oil (CCO), which he founded in 2001.

    4. Due to the inability of his parents to cater for the educational and material needs of their children, Ifeanyi dropped out of Premiere academy, Lugbe, Abuja to learn trade at a young age.

    5. He is the founder of The Authority Newspaper, a Nigerian daily newspaper and also the owner of Ifeanyi Ubah F.C., a football club in the Nigeria Premier League, following its purchase as Gabros International Football Club.

    6. In 2014, Ifeanyi Ubah lost at the 2014 Anambra gubernatorial election under the platform of the Labour Party.

    7. On 24 February 2019, Ifeanyi Ubah was declared winner of the Anambra South Senatorial elections under the platform of the Young Progressive Party (YPP),but defected to Nigeria’s ruling party the All Progressive Congress (APC).

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    8. In September 2022, Ifeanyi Ubah was on his way to Nnewi was attacked by gunmen in Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State – his convoy was shot at; at least 5 persons, including 2 policemen, were killed. Ubah survived as the vehicle he was riding in was bulletproof.

    9. Ifeanyi Ubah was married to Uchenna Ubah, with whom he has 5 children

    10. On July 27, 2024, Ifeanyi Ubah reportedly died in London

  • Sen. Ubah, campaign council fulfil APC Anambra donation pledge

    Sen. Ubah, campaign council fulfil APC Anambra donation pledge

    Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a leading aspirant for the upcoming Gubernatorial primary of the APC in Anambra state has brought with him a large following and a strong grassroots network that has bolstered the party’s​ presence in the State.

    Ubah and his campaign council in showing capacity has fulfilled its pledge of 71 Million naira towards enhancing the party’s effectiveness in the state.

    With the fulfillment of this pledge the Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has seen a significant increase in strength and support.

    This strength and support has become noticeable since his entrance into the party. APC Anambra before now was not so strong as most stakeholders and party members have always complained about the lack of a reward system which has made the party in the state to loose followers in the past, a situation Senator Ubah has changed for good.

    The total sum received includes the donation of 50 million naira by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, 5 million naira by Princess Esom Nwafor Orizu, 5 million naira by Prince Emeka Egwuekwe (Apakata Onyi Enugwu-Agidi), 5 million naira by Chief Chinedu Okeke (Ekwe Ogidi), three million naira by lord Michael Mbanefo, two million naira by Arinze Awogu (Ikemba Front) and one million naira by Hon. Acobarry Chukwuma

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    Senator Ubah has demonstrated his commitment to the APC through his generous donation of fifty million naira to the party. This substantial contribution will help to fund various party activities and initiatives, as well as solidifying his position as a key player within the party.

    Senator Ubah’s donation, have also encouraged several of his supporters who also stepped out to show their support for the APC. These contributions have not only provided much-needed financial support for the party but have also helped to rally support and enthusiasm among party members and supporters. It is also important to note that Senator Ubah and his aforementioned supporters have all fulfilled their pledges.

    Furthermore, it’s evident that Senator Ifeanyi revolutionary movement to revamp APC in Anambra State since his entrance into the party by achieving what no one has done since the party’s formation in Anambra, speak volumes of his good intentions for the party.

    You may recall that Senator Ubah also donated Keke Napep to all Chairmen, provided motorcycles, generators, and branded uniforms to party faithful, bankrolled the first colloquium in Anambra, where he invited all National Working Committee members and the National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

    Senator Ubah has also organized the largest empowerment program for the people of Anambra South and party faithfuls were also beneficiaries to it.

    Overall, the entrance of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah into the APC has had a transformative effect on the party in Anambra State. His leadership, financial support, and strong network of supporters have helped to strengthen the party’s presence in the state and position it for success in future elections. With Senator Ubah and his supporters on board, the APC in Anambra State is poised for continued growth and success.