The news of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s death on Saturday has sent shockwaves through Nigeria. The DAILY POST reports that Ubah passed away in his hotel room in London.
Former Senator Ben Murray Bruce confirmed Ubah’s death. At the time of his passing, Ubah was a senator representing Anambra South under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was first elected to the Senate in February 2019 on the platform of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) before defecting to the APC.
Born on September 3, 1971, Ifeanyi Ubah died at the age of 52. He was known for his significant contributions to both politics and business.
#### Key Businesses Owned by Ifeanyi Ubah:
**Capital Oil and Gas**
Founded in 2001, Capital Oil was Ubah’s first major business venture. He served as the chairman of the company until his death.
**Authority Newspaper**
In 2015, Ubah established Authority Newspaper, a national daily, and also owned Authority Television and Radio.
**Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club**
Ubah founded Ifeanyi Ubah FC, which has been a notable presence in the Nigeria National League. The club’s home ground is the Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium in Nnewi, Anambra State.
Senator Ubah’s death is a significant loss, both to his constituency and the numerous industries he was involved in.
