BREAKING: PDP Chieftain Is Dead (NAME & PHOTO)
A former governorship aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Bassey Inuaeyen, is dead.
Mr Inuaeyen, who hails from the Ini Local Government of Area of the state, was, until his demise, the political leader of the area.
He died on 30 June in the United States of America after a brief illness.
His demise was announced by the Paramount Ruler of Ini Local Government Area, Udoette Edon. The late politician was a member of the Nkari Clan Council of Chiefs and held the chieftaincy title of “Obong Iberedem.”
On behalf of the Nkari Clan Council of Chiefs, I formally announce the death of our distinguished member of the council, the Obong Iberedem of Nkari Clan, Obong Bassey Inuaeyen,” Mr Edon said at a meeting of the group.
Mr Edon described the late politician as a “community leader of repute and a unifier who contributed immensely to the development” of the area.
An excerpt of the meeting was posted on Facebook on Monday.
The chairperson of Ini Local Government Area, Israel Idiasim, also confirmed the death of Mr Inuaeyen.
Mr Inaueyen was a Real Estate Developer and the Chairperson of Agritec Holdings Limited.
