Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has died. He was reported to have passed away on Tuesday while receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom.
A close associate, Chief Nkem Ossai, confirmed the development, describing the late lawmaker—fondly known as Ideke—as “a man with a heart of gold” whose death has left his constituents devastated.
According to Ossai, the news has plunged Nsukka and the wider Enugu North zone into deep mourning. Many residents expressed shock over his sudden passing, particularly as he was believed to have fully recovered from a partial stroke just three months earlier.
“It’s a sad day. Nsukka has been thrown into mourning. Enugu North has lost a dedicated man who vowed to restore and develop his senatorial zone. The atmosphere is sombre since the news broke,” he said.
Ezea’s death is seen as a major loss to Enugu’s political landscape. He was the last remaining Labour Party federal lawmaker from the state, following the defection of others to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
