The Akwa Ibom state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ini Okopido is dead.
A top member of the party in the state, who confirmed the sad incident, disclosed that Okopido died in the early hours of Wednesday at the Ibom Multi Specialty Hospital (IBH), Uyo.
According to the source, Okopido died of multiple organ failure. Another source said the former late chairman, had been battling with Cancer over the years and plan had been concluded by a very top party chieftain for him to be flown out of the country for treatment if not for the COVID-19 lock down.
“Yes, our state chairman is dead. Infact the entire APC family in the state is in deep mourning. It is a big blow to our party at all levels.
“We commiserate with his wife and children over this irreplaceable loss,” he said on telephone.
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