APC Mourns Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, Senate President Too

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has received the news of the death of Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu with great shock and sadness.

Uwajumogu was until his death the APC Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District.

“Many who crossed path with the late Senator described him as pleasant and accommodating. He was an astute politician, fine lawmaker, social crusader, successful businessman, humanitarian and a philanthropist,” the APC said in a statement signed by Lanre Issa-Onilu, the party national publicity secretary.

The statement read: “As former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, the late Senator Uwajumogu was known for his commitment to the promotion of legislation to enhance good governance, particularly in the area of education, infrastructure and social amenities.

“He was one of the frontline party leaders that worked assiduously to entrench the APC in the South East. He always made himself available to serve the Party whenever called upon.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, constituents, National Assembly, particularly the Senate and the government and people of Imo State. We pray the Almighty God grants the late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu eternal rest and also give us all the strength to bear this painful loss.”

Uwajumogu died in Abuja on Tuesday after he reportedly slumped and was rushed to the hospital.

Meanwhile,  the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed shock and sadness over “the tragic news of the death of Senator Ben Uwajumogu.”

 

Lawan has therefore commiserated with the family of the deceased Senator, the government and people of Imo State, distinguished senators and friends of the departed senator over the loss.

 

Lawan  recalled that Senator Uwajumogu was full of life at the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, which made the news of his death even more difficult to take.

 

“But God gives and takes in line with his supreme sovereignty so we cannot question His will.

 

Lawan said: “Senator Uwajumogu’s sudden death is shocking and a painful loss to the ninth National Assembly where he always made robust contributions to the debates and other activities of the Upper legislative chamber. He will be greatly missed by all of us his colleagues and staff of the Senate.”