A video has surfaced online showing an aide to Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, offering congratulatory messages to Umo Eno, [/b]the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, on the demise of his wife.
Gistreel recalls that Governor Umo Eno tragically lost his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, on September 26, 2024, at the age of 57. This loss has been deeply mourned by many, especially in Akwa Ibom State, where she was a beloved figure in both the religious and political community.
A video circulating online shows an aide to Godswill Akpabio speaking to the media at an event. The aide appears to be in the middle of delivering a public address when he unexpectedly extends a congratulatory message to the Governor, saying, “I want to congratulate the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on the demise of his wife.”
The comment was met with shock and disbelief, especially considering the gravity of the situation and the sensitivity of the loss. Many people were taken aback by the lack of empathy in the aide’s words, especially as the Governor and his family are still grieving the tragic event.
Meanwhile, the video has ignited widespread outrage online, with netizens speculating that the aide’s remark was intentional or possibly a slip of the tongue. However, many have criticized the comment as deeply inappropriate and insensitive in light of the Governor’s mourning period. The incident has sparked an outpouring of support for the Governor, with many urging the public to be more considerate during such difficult times.
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What’s Trending With @OjyOkpe – Akpabio’s Aide Goofs, Congratulates Umo Eno on Wife’s Demise
In Akwa Ibom State, an Aide to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in a video now making the rounds on social media, congratulated the State’s Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on the demise of… pic.twitter.com/Ih6O4lLh5E
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