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NEW: Enugu Mourns as Senator Okey Ezea Is Laid to Rest in Itchi

Enugu State stood still today as family, political leaders, associates and well-wishers gathered in Itchi, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area, to bid farewell to the late Senator Okey Ezea.

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, who attended the burial alongside the Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, and the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uchenna Ugwu, described the late lawmaker as a principled and impactful leader whose passing represents a major loss to the state.

“Senator Ezea’s death is a huge loss to Enugu State. He was forthright, unpretentious and uncompromising in his quest to improve the welfare of the people,” the governor said, noting that the late senator earned admiration across the state for his courage and convictions.

Reflecting on the legacy of the former senator, Mbah emphasised that impact, not longevity, defines a meaningful life. “Life is not only about the length of life lived; it reflects in impact. Senator Ezea’s life was clearly impactful,” he stated.

The governor noted that Ezea’s principles consistently shaped his public life. “His values aligned with his actions, and his words aligned with his choices. There was never any doubt where he stood,” he added.

Tracing his career from the Nigerian Customs Service through private enterprise and politics, Mbah said the late senator remained deeply rooted in service and community.

According to him, “Success never isolated him from his community; it anchored him even more closely to it.”

He extended condolences on behalf of the state government, assuring the bereaved family of solidarity. “To the family, you are not alone. On behalf of the Government and people of Enugu State, I offer our heartfelt condolences. May the Lord comfort you all and grant eternal rest to our dear brother,” Mbah said.

The burial drew dignitaries from across the country. The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Prof. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, presided over the burial Mass

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Okey ezea of that year ..rip sir

Agbotikuyo will always be present
Even if both of them doesn’t see face to face

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NEW: Enugu Mourns as Senator Okey Ezea Is Laid to Rest in Itchi


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e never finish?one day them go carry OBi Cubana and chief priest too put for ground.if the thought of death does not reset your brain then something is wrong.

I hope his colleagues attended his funeral because Nigerian politicians tend to forget that they'll die someday. Rest in peace to him.

Really? What killed a sitting senator so quickly

Honoredeblazac:
Really? What killed a sitting senator so quickly

Death doesn't know a senator. RIP to him

Na advantage of dead.

Money 🤑💰 can't stop it. Not even the reach

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Okey Ezea , Ayogueze and Onwa did everything possible to be governor but that seat is not their destiny.

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NEW: Enugu Mourns as Senator Okey Ezea Is Laid to Rest in Itchi


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Guess they itch a lot in that side of the SE.

RIP to the dead and may God grant the family the fortitude to bear the lossss.

A good man is gone. Rip my senator

RIP

He was the face of APGA in Enugu before joining the party that destroyed Nigeria.

Is it not the minister of condolence affairs i saw in that picture? They didn't even acknowledge him in the write up, this is what you get when you are seen everywhere with fake sympathy. He must be there once is burial, make we see the videos the fraud might even share rice. Linus mbaka

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SmartPolician:
I hope his colleagues attend his funeral because Nigerian politicians tend to forget that they'll die someday. Rest in peace to him.

They don't learn anything even if they attend.

This is a huge loss to his family and cronies.
So sad.
They will miss him

All the money wey dem share, all the election wey dem rig, na so everything dey end o

See as the guy way dey hold Mic dey look the preacher, see as the other guy dey look the one way dey hold Mic.

This life eeh!

I am shocked. When did senator Okey Ezea pass This is an emotional moment for me. RIP Sir.

Why are we parking wealth mearnt for generations.


it ends in 6 feet

no one goes out alive...

I sighted him. Don't ask me who the person was.

Junk reporting. No picture of the deseased or the time he represent in the Senate

Peter Obi is there.
Agulu pallbearer.

Same with you ..so no need praying for others to die or reminding them about death .remind yourself first and do right

highchief1:
e never finish?one day them go carry OBi Cubana and chief priest too put for ground.if the thought of death does not reset your brain then something is wrong.

highchief1:
e never finish?one day them go carry OBi Cubana and chief priest too put for ground.if the thought of death does not reset your brain then something is wrong.

Why did you exclude yourself ? Are you immortal? Let's call a spade - a spade - we're not getting it right, in this country!

immortalcrown:
Okey Ezea and Onwa did everything possible to be governor but that seat is not their destiny.

Onwa, Fidelis Ayogu then of ANPP. How time flies

Osariemen12:
RIP

He was the face of APGA in Enugu before joining the party that destroyed Nigeria.

He was never a member of APGA. He was a member of PDP, LP and APC at different times

clockwisereport:
He was never a member of APGA. He was a member of PDP, LP and APC at different times

You are correct. He contested governorship position different times.

chidi2003:
Why did you exclude yourself ? Are you immortal? Let's call a spade - a spade - we're not getting it right, in this country!

oh God!cant u comprehend?I said if death cannot reset u then there’s a problem.if e no Dey reset me why I come want make e reset u?nthg Dey this life.when I buried two family members in one week I gave up on a lot of things.

Rullybiz:
Same with you ..so no need praying for others to die or reminding them about death .remind yourself first and do right

I do this every morning and night and guess what?does who are no longer afraid of death hardly die.u Dey fear death?it means u never see anything.i cant exclude myself?death sef no say I no Dey reason am.i am ever ready.

Gentledove2001:
Is it not the minister of condolence affairs i saw in that picture? They didn't even acknowledge him in the write up, this is what you get when you are seen everywhere with fake sympathy. He must be there once is burial, make we see the videos the fraud might even share rice. Linus mbaka

He made Okey Ezea a Senator under LP, be calming down