Senator Francis Nzeribe Is Dead, Aged 83

Former Nigerian Senator, Chief Francis Arthur Nzeribe has joined his ancestors after many years of being bedridden due to Ill health. He was aged 83.

Nzeribe during his active political years was feared and hated by different political blocs for his unpredictability and maverick stance on issues.

NewsTrack Nigeria learnt he died on Sunday, May 8, 2022, morning.

According to the source, Nzeribe was declared dead at a foreign hospital following an undisclosed ailment.

“He died this morning in a hospital abroad. The family will soon release a statement,” the source said.


He was elected a Senator to represent Orlu first in 1999 but in November 2002, the then-Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim suspended Nzeribe indefinitely over an allegation of N22 million fraud.

Also, in April 2006, the Orlu People’s Consultative Assembly, sponsored by the then Governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, staged what it called a “One million march” to drum support for Nzeribe’s recall from the Senate.

Meanwhile in make or mar political battle and due to popular demand, in December 2006, Nzeribe was defeated by Osita Izunaso during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries for the 2007 Senatorial election.