By Rismadarvoice, 19 November
Jideofor, son of Senator Okey Ezea, the lawmaker representing Enugu North Senatorial Zone, has officially confirmed the death of his father.
He made the announcement in a statement issued on Wednesday titled “Notification of death of Sen Okey Ezea.”
According to him, the senator passed away in Lagos on Tuesday, November 18, at about 11.07 pm in a private hospital.
“With profound grief, the family of Distinguished Sen Okey Ezea announces his passing,” the statement read.
Until his demise, Ezea who was elected on the platform of the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the Tenth Senate.
The statement added that he died in a private hospital in Lagos on November 18 at about 11.07 pm after a brief illness.
It further noted that the late lawmaker is survived by his wife Chioma and four children.
“As we mourn this painful loss, we respectfully request prayers for the family of Ezea during this difficult time,” the statement added.
It also stated that until his death, Ezea served as Vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and NEPAD, as well as Vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Culture and Creative Economy.
