While Nigerians were busy preparing for the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, news of the sudden demise of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented the Anambra South Senatorial District, emerged.
Ifeanyi Ubah’s sudden demise did not just throw the National Assembly into mourning, but the entire nation.
Ubah died in London, the United Kingdom.
The Senator died at the age of 52.
This latest development inks Ubah’s name as the fifth federal lawmaker to pass away since the 2023 general elections.
In this article, iBrandtv highlights five federal lawmakers who died after the 2023 polls.
Ifeanyi Ubah
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah traveled to the UK for medical treatment.
There, his health condition worsened.
However, details of his illness remain sketchy.
News of his untimely death has left his colleagues and constituents in shock.
Ubah first won his Senate seat in 2019 under the umbrella of the Young Progressive Party (YPP).
He was reelected in 2023 before switching allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Before his sudden death, Ubah had plans in motion to run for the Anambra State governorship in the 2025 off-cycle election.
Ekene Adams
The shocking death of Ekene Adams dealt a big blow to the House of Representatives.
Adams was the lawmaker representing the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State.
Adams passed away at 39 after battling health issues.
Known for his dedication to public service and sports administration, he chaired the House Committee on Sports and was a first-term representative.
Before entering politics, Adams managed football teams like Remo Stars and Kada City in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Abdulkadir Danbuga
The National Assembly recorded another death with the demise of Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga, representing the Isa-Sabon Birni Federal Constituency.
Danbuga, a member of the APC, succumbed to a brief illness on October 11, 2023. His colleague, Aminu Almustapha, confirmed his death, and arrangements were made for his burial in Sokoto.
Danbuga left behind a family including two wives, children, and grandchildren.
Isa Dogonyaro
In May 2024, the National Assembly mourned the passing of Rep. Isa Dogonyaro from the Garki/Babura Federal Constituency in Jigawa State.
His death was announced by fellow lawmaker Mohammed Bello El-Rufai.
Dogonyaro was recognized for his legislative understanding and commitment to public service.
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He was declared the APC candidate for the House of Representatives in 2023 after a legal challenge regarding the primary election results.
Ismaila Maihanci
Earlier in April 2023, Ismaila Maihanci, the elected representative for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba State, passed away at 36.
Maihanci, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had served as a Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor and held the position of PDP Secretary in the state.