Senate President condoles with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu over wife’s death

By Iyojo Ameh

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, is shocked and saddened by the news of the death of the wife of the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Mrs Ifeoma Kalu.

Lawan described the death as untimely and tragic and prayed Almighty God to comfort the Senator and his entire family.

“I condole with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu over the tragic and untimely death of his wife.

“The death of a darling wife is traumatic and harrowing but we must accept the will of the Almighty.

“We further take consolation in the fact that Mrs Kalu lived a virtuous life invested in the service of family, community and God.

“I extend my condolences to the government and people of Abia State and pray that God will grant them the fortitude to bear the great loss,” Lawan said.

Recall that the Chief Whip of the Senate and forrmer Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu, has announced the passing on to eternal glory of his first wife, Mrs Ifeoma Kalu, who died at the age of 61.

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in a post on his official social media page, signed by him, said Ifeoma was a woman of virtue who was committed to the service of God and humanity.