My Last Conversation with Ifeanyi Ubah – Peter Obi Mourns
Former Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Anambra South Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, sharing details of their last interaction. Obi described Ubah’s death as a shocking loss and praised his contributions to society.
In his condolence message on Saturday, Obi recalled his last meeting with the CEO of Capital Oil on July 12, during a burial in Nnewi, Anambra State. At Ubah’s invitation, Obi had lunch with him, where Ubah reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s progress and expressed a desire to collaborate despite their party differences.
Obi stated, “I received a rude shock this morning with the news of the death of my dear younger brother and Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. We were all together on July 12, at the burial of Chief Pius Onwuzo in Nnewi, Anambra State.
“Senator Ubah personally welcomed me at the burial and requested that I visit his house for lunch, to which I pleaded with him to reschedule to another date as I already had several engagements for the day.”
Peter Obi added, “During our discussions on the state of the nation, he told me that he now understands my commitment to the progress of humanity and that he aligns with it. He assured me that, despite our party differences, we would work together as a family, in serving our people.
“Similarly, despite party differences, I commended him for his contributions to a better humanity through his Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation, via which he cared for the less privileged in society by investing in their education, and health and pulling people out of poverty.
“I urged him to continue in that direction. May God Almighty who called him home, at this time, forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest, and grant his family, the entire Anambra South Senatorial District; Anambra State; Nigeria; and all of us, the fortitude to bear his sad irreplaceable loss. God Almighty protect and bless his family always.”
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