The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has sent his condolences to the family; the people of Oron Federal Constituency, and indeed the entire Oro nation over the unfortunate demise of the Member Representing the Oron/Udung Uko/Okobo/Urueffong Oruko/Mbo Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Honourable Nse Ekpenyong.
Ekpenyong, who was running his second term in the House of Representatives, died in his sleep on Saturday, in Abuja
Udom, in his condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary and Senior Special Assistant, Media, Ekerete Udoh, on Tuesday, made available to our correspondent said he was “deeply saddened by the death of the house member Ekpenyong.”
He described the late lawmaker as a “ loyal party man, a consummate politician, bridge- builder and an effective voice who stood for what was proper, necessary and good for both the Oron Federal Constituency, the Oro Nation, the State and indeed the country.
“His death has robbed us of his sterling representation.
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Akwa Ibom State, I extend our condolences to his family, the people of Oron Federal Constituency and indeed the Oro Nation in general.
“May God grant his soul perfect peace,” the governor was quoted to have said.
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