Stella Oduah, a former aviation minister and senator representing Anambra North Senatorial district has lost her 28-year-old son.

According to a source who spoke with CEOAFRICA source  said that the son passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at a private hospital in Abuja after a brief illness.

Stella Oduah with her son, Boa in an undated photo

“He was nicknamed Boa, after the boa constrictor, because of his huge size,” the source said, on condition of anonymity, because of the sensitive nature of the matter.

Senator Oduah, reportedly, confirmed the news of her death to Punch.

A fellow senator, Uche Ekwunife from Anambra State also confirmed the news.

“It is very unfortunate. It has shown that death and life belong to God and it is only Him who controls our life. It is a trying moment for her and all of us. I know how it feels as a mother. It is only God who can console her,” Ekwunife said.