The late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah was laid to rest at his family home in Umuanukam, Otolo Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday.
Ubah was buried amid tears and tributes from dignitaries, friends, political colleagues, and family members.
Ubah died in the United Kingdom in July 2024, while attending the graduation ceremony of his daughter.
Besides indigent people, his political associates, mostly political mentees, his admirers and supporters showed deep grief as Ubah was interred.
The funeral was also attended by many politicians, including his fellow senators, governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, former governor, Mr Peter Obi, and a former senator, Mrs Uche Ekwunife, among others.
Delivering a homily at the burial Mass at St Peter Clever Parish, Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, Rt Rev Peter Cardinal Ebere Okpaleke described the life of the deceased as a lesson to those alive.
“Those alive should strive to leave exemplary life while on earth in order to be remembered when they are gone.
The burial was held amid tight security provided by personnel of the military, Police Force and vigilante, which Ubah established and maintained during his lifetime.
