Chief Barr. Lucky Chukwu, a Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has died, his younger brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, has announced.

The senator, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, disclosed the death in a statement issued on Sunday, October 11, 2026, by his Head of Media, Amb. Dr. Ogomegbunam Success Nwoye.

In the statement, Senator Kelvin Chukwu described his late elder brother as an astute public servant and politician.

He said the death had left the Chukwu family traumatized and announced the suspension of his political activities and engagements for one week to mourn his brother.

“Senator Chukwu, who is mourning his elder brother, has therefore cancelled all his political activities/engagements for a week,” the statement said.

The senator also called on the people of Enugu East Senatorial District to join his family in mourning the deceased, whom the statement described as an “erudite son of Nkanuland.”

The statement concluded with a prayer for the repose of Chief Lucky Chukwu’s soul.

“May God rest the soul of Chief Lucky Chukwu,” it added.