Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu has mourned the death of Professor Gregory Ibe. Ibe was the founder of Gregory University and once ran for governor of Abia State on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Kalu joined the family and political associates of the deceased in paying tribute to the academic and former candidate. Ibe built much of his public profile in education, establishing Gregory University as a private institution in his home region. He later stepped into politics and sought Abia's top elective office under the APGA banner. His passing removes a familiar figure from both academic circles and the state's partisan scene. The condolence from Kalu, one of the most senior lawmakers from the South East, speaks to the standing Ibe held beyond his own party. Further details about the circumstances of his death were not included in the initial report.