Nigerian senator seeks to have Ifeanyi Ubah's widow succeed him, despite constitutional barriers.

Nigerian Senator Ali Ndume requested the Senate support Ifeanyi Ubah's widow to succeed him as senator representing Anambra South. Despite this appeal, Nigeria's constitution states Senate membership is not transferable. A valedictory session for the late Senator Ubah was held, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and others praising his contributions to politics and his community. The Senate resolved to honor Ubah by naming a hall after him.

November 19, 2024
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