The lawmaker representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has appealed to the Senate to permit the widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to interchange him because the consultant of Anambra South Senatorial District.
Ndume made this attraction throughout the Valedictory session held on Tuesday in honour of the late senator.
Emphasizing the significance of preserving Ubah’s legacy and aspirations by way of his household
Citing historic precedents, Ndume argued that such a transfer would honour the late senator’s contributions to the Senate and guarantee continuity in representing his constituency.
“What I need to attraction to you, Mr. President, is that we hold the spirit and aspirations of Ifeanyi alive,” Ndume mentioned.
“This has occurred earlier than. When Chuba Okadigbo, an awesome politician, handed away, his spouse, Margery, joined the Senate and carried on his legacy.
“Equally, our First Woman, Oluremi Tinubu, served on this chamber, largely supported by the goodwill of Lagosians and the legacy of her husband, who was a former governor.”
Ndume additionally referenced different examples, together with Senator Tokunbo Abiru, whose father served as a senator in 1979, and Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, who carries on the political legacy of the Yar’Adua household.
He highlighted that Senator Iyabo Obasanjo and Senator Ede Dafinone additionally adopted of their fathers’ footsteps, representing their household legacies within the Senate.
Making his level, Ndume mentioned, “His spouse, happily, is round 50 years outdated and has been an exquisite help system to him.
“I attraction to you, Mr. President, and my distinguished colleagues to help the thought of his household having a non secular consultant right here on this chamber.
“This can guarantee continuity and honour for the Anambra South Senatorial District.”
PUNCH On-line experiences that Ubah’s widow, Uchenna, was additionally on the Senate Chamber for the valedictory service held in honour of her late husband.
