In the aftermath of the demise of the Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Patience Umo Eno, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) adjourned its campaign for the forthcoming Local Government election in the state.
Recall that the First Lady had passed away on Thursday, September 26, in an undisclosed hospital after a short term illness.
Her death was announced in a statement issued on Friday morning by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in the state, Ini Emembong.
While reacting to the unfortunate development, the PDP spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, Edwin Ebiese said in a statement that the campaign activities had officially been postponed.
What They’re Saying
Ebiese said,
“This devastating news has left our party, and indeed the entire state, in mourning.“As we struggle to come to terms with this immense loss, we are compelled to pause our campaign activities as a mark of respect for the departed First Lady.”
Akwa Ibom’s Local Government election is expected to be held in the 31 LGAs of the state on October 5, 2024.
