Former Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has as soon as once more condoled his successor, Umo Eno, over his spouse’s dying final yr.
The Akwa Ibom First Woman, Endurance, died on 26 September final yr in a hospital following an undisclosed ailment. Her stays had been buried on 29 November at her nation dwelling, Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Native Authorities Space of the state.
“On behalf of my spouse and household, I lengthen our heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno and his household on this unhappy event of 1 yr remembrance of Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs) Endurance Umo Eno, who handed final yr,” Mr Emmanuel acknowledged in a message revealed on his Facebook page on Friday.
The previous governor stated the late First Woman touched many lives in Akwa Ibom and past via her humanitarian causes, which had been “clear testaments to her exceptional spirit”.
He added that she was an emblem of power to her husband, Governor Eno and the household.
“As you mirror on the present of her life and the profound affect she created, might the cherished recollections of her life and love proceed to information and luxury you and your loved ones,” Mr Emmanuel stated to Mr Eno within the message.
Mr Emmanuel’s message to Mr Eno comes amid speculations of a rift between the 2 leaders due to the governor’s defection from the PDP to the APC. Nonetheless, Governor Eno has repeatedly stated that there is no such thing as a rift between him and his predecessor, whom he calls his “political godfather.”
Some prime PDP leaders in Akwa Ibom who refused to defect to the APC with Mr Eno have additionally revealed a joint message of condolence to the governor.
The late Endurance was inarguably a compassionate mom, effervescent cheerleader, and nice mobiliser of ladies for noble causes, acknowledged the PDP leaders—Emmanuel Enoidem, a former PDP nationwide authorized adviser; Onofiok Luke, a former member of the Home of Representatives; Ini Ememobong, a former commissioner for Particular Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport; and Chris-Abasi Eyo—of their assertion.
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“Although gone, her reminiscence lingers on, and we pray God to supply comfort to Pastor Umo Eno and your complete first household of our state.”
After her mom’s passing, the primary daughter, Helen Obareki, now coordinates the workplace of the First Woman.
The Akwa Ibom State Authorities is at present holding a memorial church service at Eket in honour of the late First Woman.
