Senator Okey Ezea Died In Lagos Not In UK, Family Officially Confirms

By Akinwale Kasali

The sad death of Senator Okey Ezea, representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate, has officially been announced by his family.

In a statement by the family titled; “Notification of the Death of Senator Okey Ezea,” his son, Jideofor Ezea, said the Lawmaker died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at about 11:07 p.m. in a private hospital in Lagos after a brief illness.

This was contrary to the earlier report that the Lawmaker died at a  Hospital in the United Kingdom.

The statement reads:  “With profound grief, the family of Distinguished Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate, announces his passing.

“As the family mourns this immense loss, we request prayers and support during this difficult time.”

Jideofor further added that the late Senator is survived by his wife, Chioma, and four children.

Highlighting the contributions of the late Senator to the development of the National Assembly, the Nation’s democracy and to his constituents, he noted that he was an “active and influential voice” throughout his time in the 10th Senate.

Speaking further, he stated that at the start of the legislative session, Ezea chaired the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, before assuming other key roles, including Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development.

He, also, served as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and NEPAD, and the Senate Committee on Culture and Creative Economy.

“His legislative footprint included sponsoring the bill for the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Adani, and championing the proposed creation of Adada State—a legacy bill he pursued with unwavering commitment until his health challenges began.

“He, also, moved several motions, including one calling for the establishment of a military base in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State to curb persistent attacks by armed herdsmen.

“Prior to his emergence as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the Labour Party, LP, he was a founding member of the APC and played a key role in building the party’s structure in Enugu State in 2013.

“He, however, contested the governorship three times—twice under the Labour Party in 2007 and 2011, and again in 2015 under the APC.

“His election to the Senate in 2023, in which he defeated an incumbent governor, was widely regarded as a major political upset.”

The family noted that Senator Ezea remained steadfast in his political principles, being the only federal lawmaker from Enugu State elected on the Labour Party platform in 2023 who refused to defect to the ruling party, despite pressure.