It saddens to see that the family of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah challenging Nigerian Senate to show evidences of ‘100 Senators’ attendance at night of tributes as well as contributions to burial arrangements of their colleague.
The family also claimed Senate leadership never contacted the burial committee nor the family to make input in the preparation of their late colleague’s burial and did not attend his burial impressively.
The unfolding controversy surrounding the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s burial starkly preaches the fragility of human existence and the fleeting nature of material achievements.
It is a poignant reminder of life’s vanity, where status and influence often fail to guarantee enduring loyalty or respect even in death.
The alleged neglect by the Senate, a body to which the late senator devoted his service, paints a vivid picture of how quickly the living world moves on, regardless of past contributions.
While alive, Senator Ubah was celebrated as a philanthropist, businessman, and politician—a towering figure in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape. Yet, his death reveals the sobering truth that the structures and individuals one might have leaned on in life can disappoint at the moment of deepest need.
The alleged absence of the Senate’s robust presence at his burial, coupled with claims of minimal financial or logistical support, serves as a stark reminder that accolades and camaraderie in life may not always translate to unwavering support in death.
This incident should prompt a broader reflection on human relationships and priorities. It begs the question: Are we building genuine connections or merely transactional ties tethered to status and power?
The vanity of life is evident when those who once stood in solidarity with us are conspicuously absent during our final journey.
For the living, this serves as a call to reassess our pursuits. True legacy lies not in titles or temporary alliances but in the indelible marks of kindness and integrity we leave on the lives of others.
Life is fragile, and death is inevitable; how we treat one another in moments of vulnerability reflects the values we truly uphold as individuals and as a society.
Taofik Adekunle Jimoh (JAAT) is the Editor of News Bulletin Nigeria
