The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, PhD has expressed deep shock at the news of the death of the wife and two children of Honorable Adiele Ekeke, a Commissioner in the Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC and a political leader in Ukwa East LGA of the State.
The lady and her two children were reported to have been traveling along the Enugu – Port Harcourt Road yesterday afternoon when their vehicle got involved in a ghastly motor accident that claimed their lives. Luckily, the third child survived the accident but is currently in intensive care where doctors are battling to save her life.
Governor Ikpeazu is deeply saddened by this tragedy and prays the Almighty God, the great comforter to console Hon. Ekeke and grant him the fortitude to bear this great loss. He prays the good Lord to intervene and save the life of the child who is battling with her life presently.
The Governor also sends his personal condolences and that of his family, government and people of Abia State to the larger Ekeke family of Ndoki, the entire people of Ukwa East LGA, the management and staff of ASOPADEC over this sad incident.
Onyebuchi Ememanka, Esq
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.
12th August, 2019.
