Okey Ezea reportedly passed away on Tuesday in the United Kingdom, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Federal lawmaker representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Senator Okey Ezea, has passed away at the age of 62.
His death was confirmed on Wednesday in separate statements issued by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC – Abia North) and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP – Kogi Central).
Kalu, in the condolence message to reporters, said: “I received with profound shock and deep sorrow the heartbreaking news of the passing of my dear brother and colleague, Senator Okey Ezea (IDEKE).
”His death is a painful blow that has left me personally devastated. Senator Ezea was more than a fellow legislator; he was a friend with whom I shared a close and sincere bond. Our friendship was built on mutual respect, brotherhood, and genuine affection.”
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Also mourning her colleague, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan took to her Facebook page to say: “Rest in peace Distinguished Senator Okey Ezea.
“You were a good man, wise and gentle. Your prayers kept me going through my darkest moments and I will miss you in chambers.
“Enugu North Senatorial District, Kogi Central honors your Senator and mourns with you.”
While announcing the senator’s demise on his social media handle, popular on-air media personality, ‘Senator’ Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, wrote: “Sad News. Senator Okey Ezea, representing Enugu North, is dead… Rest in Peace.”
Ezea was elected under the Labour Party (LP), and he is the only remaining member of the party in the Red Chamber from Enugu State.
TheNiche gathered that he passed on Tuesday in the United Kingdom while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
It was also reported that the legislator had earlier received treatment in Germany.
Although details of his demise are still unclear, reactions are already trailing the news on various social media platforms.
