Maverick politician Senator Arthur Nzeribe is reportedly dead.
A source from the family, who preferred anonymity, confirmed the incident.
The source hinted the family is preparing a statement to announce the demise of Nzeribe said to have passed on Saturday evening.
According to the source, Nzeribe was declared dead at a foreign hospital following an undisclosed ailment.
“He died Saturday evening in a hospital abroad. The family will soon release a statement,” the source said.
In 2017, the photograph of ageing and possibly sick Nzeribe, sitting languidly, with medics around him went viral on social media.
Nzeribe has been on life support for sometimes.
Nzeribe, a First Republic politician represented Imo West at the National Assembly.
The longest serving Senator from Imo has been ill for some time.
He was born on November 2, 1938.
At 22, Nzeribe hit a mega fortune, becoming a major player in the nation’s financial sector.
Providence smiled on him and he became so powerful and influential in Nigeria’s political landscape.
He was elected a Senator to represent Orlu in 1999.
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