Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called upon the Senate to allow the widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to take his seat as the representative for the Anambra South Senatorial District. This appeal came during a valedictory session held on Tuesday in honor of the late senator, who passed away in July at the age of 52.
During his address, Ndume emphasized that permitting Ubah’s wife to succeed him would help preserve his “legacy and aspirations.” He drew on historical precedents, highlighting individuals like Margery Okadigbo, who followed her husband Chuba Okadigbo into the Senate, and Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, who served in the National Assembly supported by her husband’s legacy as a former governor.
“This is a practice that has occurred before,” Ndume stated, referencing several political figures who have continued their family’s legacies in the Senate, including Senator Tokunbo Abiru and Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua.
He further reinforced his argument, noting, “His wife, fortunately, is around 50 years old and has been a wonderful support system to him,” and requested that his colleagues and the Senate President consider this proposal.
Ndume concluded by saying that allowing Ubah’s widow to serve in the Senate would ensure continuity and honor for the Anambra South Senatorial District.
