Fireplace has razed down the home of the late chairman of the Peoples Democratic Get together in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Udo Ekpenyong, in Ukanafun Native Authorities Space of the state.
The inferno which occurred on the eve of Christmas additionally claimed the lives of the late PDP chairman’s spouse, Mrs Elizabeth Udo Ekpenyong and her sister, Ofonime Frank.
This was contained in an announcement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary of the Transition Committee of the native authorities, Udeme Idiong.
Although the assertion didn’t state the reason for the inferno, it added that the Transition Group chairman of the council, Godwin Ekpe declared seven days of mourning by all indigenes of the native authorities.
It additionally said that the council chairman has sought the approval of the state authorities to withdraw all Ukanafun contingent within the ongoing Christmas Carol exercise scheduled to carry on twenty eighth December 2023
The assertion learn in elements, “Sequel to the tragic fireplace incident that occurred on the residence of our Late State Get together Chairman, Obong Udo Ekpenyong on twenty fourth December 2023 which claimed the lives of his spouse, Mrs Elizabeth Udo Ekpenyong and her sister, Ms Ofonime Frank, the Chairman, Transition Committee, Ukanafun Native Authorities Space, Hon. (Elder) Godwin Ekpe JP has declared a 7 days mourning interval for all indigenes of Ukanafun Native Authorities from Tuesday twenty sixth of December, 2023 to Monday 1st January, 2024.
“He has additionally in collaboration with the Stakeholders of the Native Authorities and approval of the State Authorities accepted a withdrawal of Ukanafun’s contingent and efficiency within the ongoing Christmas unplugged exercise earlier scheduled to carry on the twenty eighth of December, 2023.
“Whereas sympathizing with the household of the deceased, we pray for the repose of the departed souls”.