President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent condolences to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state on the passing of his dear wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.
Pastor Patience reportedly passed away on Thursday, September 26, at a hospital after a brief illness.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Akwa Ibom, Ini Emembong, announced in a statement on Friday morning, September 27.
Reacting via a statement from his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the death of the Akwa Ibom first lady as “shocking.”
Tinubu noted that Governor Eno is a visionary governor and that the late wife âembodied humility, resilience, and loyalty.â
The statement added that Tinubu assured the grieving family, friends and relatives of the deceased of his support.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom state has suspended its political campaign for local elections, scheduled for October 26, 2024.
The party said this is following the death of the state’s First Lady, Patience Eno, on September 26, 2024.
The party extended its condolences to Pastor Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, his family, and the people of the state.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
