YPP governorship flagbearer consoles Pa Afangide on daughter’s death
YPP governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom attended two social events on Friday and flaunt what his administration will stand for if elected in 2023
It was a solemn moment at the Christ the King Parish, Odoro Ikot, Essien Udim LGA in Akwa Ibom state, when Senator Albert Bassey Akpan (OBA) joined an array of well-wishers to condole the patriarch of Annangland, Obong Michael Afangide, over the death of his daughter.
The 38-year-old Mrs Nsima Francis Obuji died on July 27, 2022, after a protracted illness, said to have started in August, last year.
At the church gathering which attracted friends, associates, and well-wishers across the political divides, OBA told the centenarian to be consoled that God is the decider of all and knows the best.
The two-term Senator prayed to God to give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and also grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.
The chairman of Essien Udim, Hon Anthony Luke, popularly known as (Aluko), appreciated Senator Akpan for finding time despite his tight schedule to attend the funeral service as a mark of honour for Chief Afangide.
And referencing Psalms 25:6 – 7, Rev. Fr. Ndifreke Nathan maintained that despite the sorrow and pains, nothing should separate believers from the love of God. He said that no one can question God who gives life.
In her biography, Late Mrs. Nsima Francis Obuji was described as a devoted Christian who was undaunted and never weaned in the discharge of her responsibilities in the service of God. She was also an Accountant by profession, a good mixer, a dependable friend, and a benevolent mother.
Senator OBA was accompanied to the event by members of the Akwa Ubok Abasi Campaign Organisation and Young Progressives Party (YPP).
Similarly, the YPP governorship candidate who is widely accepted across the state, also had a stop over to condole with one of his strong allay, Elder Friday Iwok, over the death of his senior brother, Elder Sunday Iwok, in Abak local government council.
Senator Akpans presence at the burial ground, almost turned a solemn assembly into a political ground as his supporters stirred up the environment with the shout of ‘OBA, my governor, OBA my governor’.
At the funeral, Rev. Udim Wills raised the hope of all the living that “those who follow God’s paths will rest in peace when they die”, according to Isaiah 57:1 – 2.
In a condolence message, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan who said he “received the news of the passing away unto eternal glory of late Elder Sunday with shock” , prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed.
He used the opportunity to offer a scholarship to the second daughter of the departed, Esitime Sunday, who just got admission into the University.
Expressing appreciation to OBA and his entourage, Friday Iwok said he was overjoyed and humbled at the level of love displayed towards his family.
He pledged that the relationship will continue and that he will remain firm to ensure the actualisation of the mission of installing a humane leadership in Government House, next year.
He thanked the senator specifically for the offer of a scholarship to his niece and prayed to God to reward him accordingly.
OBA was accompanied to the event by the state chairman of YPP, Pastor Nyenime Andy; members of the Akwa Ubok Abasi Campaign led by the Chairman of the campaign council, Sir Emem Akpabio, and the DG, Pastor Sunny Ibuot.
