The remains of late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah have been buried in his hometown of Umuanukam, Otolo Nnewi, Anambra amidst tears.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, slumped and died in London, United Kingdom in July.
He was aged 52.
Amongst the dignitaries who attended the funeral is former presidential candidate of the Labour party (LP) Peter Obi, Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, Senator Victor Umeh (Anambra Central), Senator Tony Nwoye (Anambra North) Senator Uche Ekwunife and many other dignitaries.
Speaking at the funeral service which took place at St. Peter Clever Parish, Umuanukam, the Bishop of Ekwulobia Peter Cardinal Okpaleke emphasized the importance of living an exemplary life, after which, described Ubah’s death as a lesson to those alive.
Recalling the philanthropic life of Ubah, the priest noted that the late lawmaker strived to touch people’s lives in meaningful ways.
“His demise is a lesson to us all,” Okpaleke said, adding “We must strive to live a life that will be remembered for good. We must touch lives, we must make a difference and we must leave a lasting legacy.”
Anambra governor, Soludo also paid an emotional tribute to the senator, sharing his last moments with him.
“I still remember when we met sometime in May, and I asked him if he was nursing an ambition for something.
“He told me that he also wanted to be part of it, and he said that the only way out is for Sir Emeka Offor to convene a meeting at our instance,” he said.
Former Senator Uche Ekwunife described the late senator as a rare gem committed to youth development.