…Ex Abia Gov Kalu Pays Tribute

By Amaechi Agbo

The Senator representing Enugu North senatorial District at the 10^th National Assembly, Sen. Okey Ezea, has passed away.

Popularly known as “Ideke”, the late senator was aged 62

The former governorship candidates in Enugu State died on Tuesday in the United Kingdom while receiving treatment.

Ezeah was elected under the Labour Party I the 2023 general elections and he is the only remaining member in the National Assembly from Enugu State.

It was gathered that Senator Ezea had earlier been treated in Germany.

The cause of his demise is unclear at press time.

Late Ezea contested as the candidate for Labour Party in the 2007 Enugu State gubernatorial election.

In 2013 Ezea co-founded part of the All Progressive Congress in Enugu and he became the candidate in 2015. In 2018, Ezea was appointed by Muhammadu Buhari as the Chairman of the governing board, Federal Medical Center in Jalingo, Taraba State, a position he held until he resigned in 2022 to join the Labour Party.

On 25 February 2023, Ezea was elected as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria where he represents Enugu North Senatorial District.

Meanwhile, former Abia State governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has paid tribute to late Ezea.

Kalu described Ezea’s death as a painful blow and extended his condolences to the Senate President, Enugu State Governor and the family

“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.

“Our relationship extended far beyond the chambers of the Senate. With shared Catholic faith , we often celebrated Mass in the same Catholic chapel, lifting our voices to God in fellowship and reflection. Those quiet moments of prayer and spiritual communion remain etched in my heart. Senator Ezea was a man of humility, integrity, and steadfast faith. His devotion to God and his passion for service defined him in every sense.

“To the President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, I extend my heartfelt condolences. The Senate has lost a principled voice, one who contributed with clarity, courage, and unshakable conviction. His absence will be deeply felt within our legislative family.

“I also console the Governor of Enugu state , Barrister Peter Mbah, and people of Enugu State, particularly the vibrant and dignified Nsukka community. Senator Ezea served you with pride, dedication, and an unbreakable commitment to your wellbeing. His death is a profound loss not just to Nsukka, but to our nation.

“To his immediate family, I pray that God grants you strength and comfort during this painful period. Your husband, father, brother, and son was a noble man whose legacy of service and faith will continue to shine.

“As I mourn my dear brother, I take solace in knowing he lived honorably and touched countless lives. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace” he said. .

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The former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party during the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, has called on Nigerians to learn the art of inculcating virtues to improve the society.

Mr. Obi made this known on Saturday at Nsude, Enugu State, during the funeral ceremony of late Mrs. Caroline Nwankwo Udeoji, the mother-in-law of Dr. John Nwokeabia, the 2023 deputy gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party in Enugu State.

Mr Obi stated that, for Nigeria to become a better country, the people must go back to the values of honesty, kindness, and service to others.

According to him, “when people live by good values, it helps to reduce corruption, crime, and poverty in society”.

He urged everyone, especially the younger generation, to take responsibility for building a better future.

Mr. Obi also praised the late Caroline Udeoji for raising children and grandchildren who are hardworking and responsible, adding that her legacy is a reminder that every family has a role to play in shaping society. He also encouraged parents to teach their children respect, discipline, and the fear of God, as exhibited by late Mrs. Caroline Nwankwo Udeoji.

While consoling Dr. Nwokeabia and the entire family, Mr. Obi reminded them to be proud of the life their mother lived, saying that her good works will continue to speak for her even in death, and prayed for God to give the family strength and comfort during this difficult time.

“She lived an exemplary life that should inspire us all. Her humility, kindness, and devotion to her family are qualities that we must emulate if we truly want to build a society where peace and progress thrive.”

“We must begin to celebrate people not just for their wealth or titles, but for the values they represent. Mama Udeoji represented the best of us—quiet, strong, faithful, and full of grace.”

In his remarks, Dr. Nwokeabia described his mother-in-law as a saint who always believed in unity, love, and peace.

He stated that she accepted him into her family as a son-in-law as a nobody, even when others were discouraging her from doing that.

He described her loss as losing a chapter of comfort, as she was someone who loved without limits and left her mark without ever needing to raise her voice.

According to him, “My late mother-in-law was a woman who loved without limits and never had to raise her voice. Some people love you because they feel obliged to—but she loved me simply because she chose to. From the very beginning, she didn’t treat me like an outsider or someone missing their way into her family. She welcomed me as someone who had always belonged. There was no test to pass.”

“She never tried to change me, never tried to mold me. She simply made room for me. That’s what she did best: made space for everyone to feel seen, valued, and loved. She told her daughter, ‘If you love the man, marry him. Your father had nothing when I married him.’”

“Losing her feels like losing a chapter of comfort in my life. The world is quieter now. But I carry her in the way I listen, the way I laugh, the way I try every single day to offer others the kind of compassion she gave so freely to me. To the mother-in-law who became a mother in every way that mattered: Thank you for being my safe place.”

Some of the dignitaries present at the occasion include: Prof. Pat Utomi, a renowned Nigerian economist and professor of political economy; the National Leader of the Obidient Movement, Alhaji Yunusa Tanko; Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Senator Okey Ezea; former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Chijioke Okereke; the member, representing Igboeze South state constituency at the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon Harrison Ogara, leaders of the Labour Party and Obidient movement in Enugu state, amongst others.

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The Honourable member representing Nsukka East State Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Engr. Dr Pius Onyekachi Ezugwu has stated that his defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling Peoples Democratic Government in the state, is in the interest of his constituents.

Dr Ezugwu told newsmen in Enugu over the weekend that he decamped from the LP to PDP in order to bring his people into the developmental agenda of the state.

“When the government is working, there is no need for opposition. To ensure my constituency is part of the development in Enugu State, I decided to join forces with the government.

“This decision was made in the best interest of my constituency, to ensure we are included in the ongoing projects,” he told journalists.

In March 2024, six members of the Labour Party in the Enugu State House of Assembly decamped to PDP.

It could be recalled that the Labour Party, LP, which galvanised members and supporters in the building up to the 2023 general elections have become a shadow of itself in view of seemingly intractable leadership impairments that have engulfed the party both at state, regional and federal levels.

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