Akwa Ibom PDP Chairman, Udo Ekpenyong, Is Dead

Akwa Ibom PDP Chairman, Udo Ekpenyong, Is Dead
Udo Ekpenyong

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Akwa Ibom State chapter, Mr. Udo Ekpenyong is reportedly dead.

A family source disclosed to newsmen that he died on Monday due to COVID-19 complications.

The late PDP chieftain was a former Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftain Affairs in the State.

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He was elected as the PDP State Chairman less than one year ago.

He was known to be a strong ally of the State Governor, Udom Emmanuel.

As of the time of filing this report, the claim about the cause of his death has not been verified.