Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District and elected on the Labour Party platform has reportedly passed away in the United Kingdom while receiving medical treatment.

In a condolence message, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, said he received the news “with profound shock and deep sorrow,” describing Ezea as “my dear brother and colleague.”

Kalu added, “His death is a painful blow that has left me personally devastated. Senator Ezea was more than a fellow legislator. He was a friend with whom I shared a close and sincere bond. Our friendship was built on mutual respect, brotherhood, and genuine affection.”

Also mourning her colleague, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan took to her Facebook page to say: “Rest in peace Distinguished Senator Okey Ezea.

​ “You were a good man, wise and gentle. Your prayers kept me going through my darkest moments and I will miss you in chambers.

​ “Enugu North Senatorial District, Kogi Central honors your Senator and mourns with you.”

The Senate is expected to formally address his deahth at plenary, with a minute of silence likely to be observed in his honour, as is customary in legislative tradition.