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President Tinubu Mourns Death Of Former Enugu Senator, Ayogu Eze

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Senator Ayogu Eze, who represented the Enugu North Senatorial district in the National Assembly.

Senator Ayogu Eze,  who served in the National Assembly from 2007 to 2015, was said to have died on Thursday at the age of 66 in an Abuja hospital after battling a prolonged illness.

In a statement on April 25 by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, President Tinubu expressed his grief and conveyed his condolences to the Eze family.

The statement read, “President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the Eze family over the passing of Senator Ayogu Eze.

“The late politician represented Enugu North Senatorial Zone in the Senate from 2007 to 2015. During his time in the Senate, he held several positions, including Committee Chairman on Information and Media; Chairman of the Committee on Works, among others.

“The President also condoles with the friends, associates, and former colleagues of the deceased, including the National Assembly as an institution.

“The President prays to God Almighty to grant repose to the soul of the departed and comfort to those in mourning.”

KanyiDaily recalls that former Kwara State Senator, Rafiu Ibrahim also recently died at the age of 57 following a brief illness.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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