Obong Udo Ekpenyong’s demise great tragedy to PDP-Micheal Afangide
The Political Leader of Essien Udim, Akparawa (Obong) Michael Afangideh has described the demise of the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Akwa Ibom State, Late Obong Udo Ekpoenyong as a “great tragedy” to the party.
The Political leader who stated this when he led a delegation of Essien Udim PDP stakeholders to pay condolence visit to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters, Uyo, noted that the death of Obong Udo Ekpenyong has left a big vacuum that will be difficult to fill.
He condoled with the State chapter of the Party (PDP) for their loss and charged them to remain courageous and strong with a view to following the leadership style of the departed PDP leader
Obong Afangideh who was represented by Obong E. P. Umanah however expressed confidence in the capacity of acting State Chairman of the party, Mr Lawrence Udosen, to pilot the affairs of the party pending the election of the substantive Chairman of the party.
The Essien Udim Chapter Chairman of the Party, Hon Cyril Peter Udoh who expressed grief at the sudden demise of the State Chairman of PDP, Obong Udo Ekpenyong, noted that the party has missed a great leader.
The Essien Usim Chapter Chairman described the deceased as a disciplined, Proactive, pragmatic, courageous leader who will be missed by all who knew him.
He also pray for the repose of his soul.
Responding on behalf of the Party, the Acting Chairman of PDP, Akwa Ibom State, Hon Lawrence Udosen who thanked the people of Essien Udim for visiting the party secretariat to share in their grief lamented the sudden departure of the State Chairman, Late Obong Udoekpenyong at a time the party and the state needed him most to contribute to the development of the state and PDP in particular.
The Acting Chairman said Late Ekpoenyong was a man of such a great pedigree who has served the state meritoriously.
