In a shocking turn of events, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South, has tragically passed away in a London hospital on Saturday morning. The senator had been receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom for several weeks after falling seriously ill.

Ubah’s condition took a critical turn in the past 48 hours, leading to his untimely demise. The exact cause of death remains unclear at this time.

A prominent figure in Nigerian politics, Ubah was first elected to the Senate in 2019 under the Young Progressive Party (YPP) and reelected in 2023. Earlier this year, he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and had expressed interest in contesting the Anambra State governorship election in 2024.

Ubah previously contested the 2021 Anambra governorship election, finishing fourth behind Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). In a notable incident, Soludo suspended a traditional ruler for conferring a chieftaincy title on Ubah without proper permission, only to reinstate the monarch days later.

The sudden loss of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah sends shockwaves through the political landscape, leaving behind a legacy and a community in mourning.