An aide to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio has apologised for âcongratulatingâ Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state over the passing of his wife.
TimesNow.com.ng recalls that Governor Eno’s wife passed away on Thursday, September 26, at a hospital after a brief illness.
But Uduak Udo, a special assistant on protocol to Mr Akpabio, during a public function in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital recently, said:
The video clip containing Mr Udoâs remark has gone viral on Facebook and WhatsApp.
The Arise News aired the âembarrassingâ clip. and it has elicited criticism especially within Akwa Ibom as many people have used social media to ridicule the Senate presidentâs aide over the faux pas.
Reacting to the criticism, Mr Udo, on Wednesday, December 11, publicly apologised over the incident.
He said he wanted to congratulate Governor Eno for giving the late first lady a âsuccessful and befittingâ burial.
He offered his apology to the governor and others.
Read more about Governor Umo Eno, late wife here:
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Governor Umo Eno-led Akwa Ibom state declared Friday, November 29, 2024, as a public holiday in the state.
The secretary to the state government, Prince Enobong Uwah, said the public holiday is to honour the late First Lady, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno.
The governor expressed gratitude for the support during the difficult time and assured residents of his unwavering commitment to serving the state despite the personal tragedy.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
