Lucky Chukwu, a lawyer and Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has died. His younger brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, announced the death in a statement issued on Sunday, October 11, 2026, describing the deceased as an experienced public servant and politician.
According to the statement signed by the senator’s Head of Media, Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye, the loss has deeply affected the Chukwu family. Senator Kelvin Chukwu has consequently cancelled his political activities and engagements for one week to mourn his elder brother, while appealing to constituents to join the family in mourning.
Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed Aminu Ibrahim, a former rector of Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic and professor of mathematics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, following his defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ibrahim said he joined the ruling party to contribute to Sokoto State’s development, particularly in education and other sectors of the economy.
