 Now former national chairman of the People's Democratic Party, Chief Vincent Obulafor, has died in a Canadian hospital after a brief illness. The party's first national secretary reportedly passed away at the age of 73 from an unexplained illness, according to a family member. Chief Gordy Uazurike, a close friend of the late politician, while confirming the occurrence, said the royal family of Obulafor will announce a date for the burial ceremonies, which will probably take place next year. Obulafor was born on May 24, 1949, in the local Romaya South local government, Abbey Estate. Theodore Orgy, the former governor of Abbey Estate and Obulafor, engaged in numerous feuds during his time as the PDP's national chairman after he was elected at the party's convention in 2008, which was married by scandal. Obulafor was engaged in political battles, with senators Sam Igul and Ayin Paios Ayin, which forced him to resign. He was later charged with an alert financial recklessness while serving as a minister.