WIDOW AND SISTER-IN-LAW OF FORMER AKWA IBOM PDP CHAIRMAN PERISH IN HOME FIRE

Babatunji Wusu –

The late Udo Ekpenyong, the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), lost his wife and her sister in a fire that destroyed their home in Akwa Ibom.

Christmas Eve saw the tragic event that claimed Elizabeth Ekpenyong and Ofonime Frank’s lives.

The local transition committee’s secretary, Udeme Idiong, told the media on Tuesday that the information was true.

Godwin Ekpe, the head of the local administration, declared a seven-day period of mourning and suggested canceling a planned Christmas Carol event.

The statement added, “Sequel to the tragic fire incident that occurred at the residence of our late state party Chairman, Obong Udo Ekpenyong, on December 24, 2023, which claimed the lives of his wife, Mrs Elizabeth Udo Ekpenyong and her sister, Ms. Ofonime Frank, the Chairman, Transition Committee, Ukanafun Local Government Area, Godwin Ekpe, has declared seven days mourning period for all indigenes of Ukanafun Local Government from Tuesday, December 26, 2023 to Monday January 1, 2024.

“He has also in collaboration with stakeholders of the local government and approval of the state government approved the withdrawal of Ukanafun’s contingent and performance in the ongoing Christmas Unplugged activity scheduled to be held on December 28, 2023.

“While sympathising with the family of the deceased, we pray for the repose of the departed souls.”