Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has expressed grief over the death of the Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District, the late Senate Benjamin Uwajumogu.
Ekweremadu, in a statement by his Media Assistant, Mr. uche Anichukwu, described the development as โvery shocking and tragicโ.
He described Uwajumogu as a โvibrant and diligent lawmaker, who gave his best to his constituents, Imo State, and the nation in various capacitiesโ.
โThis is, therefore, a huge loss, not only to the good people of Imo State and the Senate, but also to the nationโ, he added.
Ekweremadu prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased lawmaker and fortitude to his family and the nation the nation to bear the irreparable loss.