Senator Okey Ezea, representing Enugu North, has died in the United Kingdom while undergoing medical care.
The news was confirmed by public figures and fellow politicians, including Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Ezea, born on August 11, 1963, was a Labour Party senator, and was the only LP member in the National Assembly from Enugu State at the time of his death.
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His passing has sparked shock and mourning across Enugu State, particularly in his Nsukka constituency, with many noting his commitment to regional development.
An elder statesman close to him described Ezea as “a man with a heart of gold” whose loss is deeply felt in Enugu North