Akwa Ibom state Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) was thrown into mourning as Mr Udo Ekpenyong, Chairman of the party died in the early hours of Tuesday.
A family source who pleaded anonymity said he died after a protracted illness.
The late PDP chairman who was a former commissioner of local government and chieftaincy affairs in the State hailed from Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state
He was elected as the PDP state chairman less than one year ago.
As at the time of filing this report, Akwa Ibom State government and the PDP are yet to make an official statement concerning his death.
