Concerning the whereabouts and well-being of their son, who was allegedly attacked by hired goons for plotting to reveal the misappropriation of food supplies supplied by Senator Godswill Akpabio to young people in the senatorial area, the family of Mr. Ubokobong Udoworen has expressed concern.
On January 18, 2024, thugs are said to have followed and attacked Udoworen, the All Progressive Congress Youth leader for Akwa Ibom-North East (Ikot Ekpene) Senatorial district. He was en route to report the alleged diversion of Christmas/New Year rice and cash to the Senate President, who was giving a speech at a stakeholders meeting in Ikot Ekpene.
The youth leader had denounced the purported misappropriation of food and funds on his Facebook page, citing specific individuals in the senatorial area.
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The youth leader had denounced the purported misappropriation of food and funds on his Facebook page, citing specific individuals in the senatorial area.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr. Akanimo Udom, a relative of the victim, briefed journalists in Uyo Akwa Ibom State on Sunday. He urged security services to deliver their son within a day.
In order to investigate the situation and make sure that those responsible are held accountable, Udom also called President Tinubu.
He bemoaned the fact that the APC leadership in the state had not yet spoken on the issue, even though it occurred nine days ago.
According to the facts at our disposal, the attack’s goal was to prevent him from disclosing the situation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio in public during the APC meeting in Ikot Ekpene.
Unfortunately! The foolish youngsters had managed to prevent the Senate President from providing input on the distribution of gifts intended for the senatorial district’s residents by pulling off the diabolical act.
“It is concerning that a young leader of a political party that governs Nigeria’s federal government was publicly assaulted, but the party’s national to local level leadership has never bothered to respond.
It is concerning that one of their fellow party members and a devoted supporter of Senator Godswill Akpabio was treated like a criminal at a function attended by party heavyweights, including the Senate President and other prominent political office holders at the federal level, for having the audacity to reveal those acting against the party good deed.
Even more concerning is the fact that, as I speak with you now, days have passed after the tragic tragedy and our dear Ubokobong Ime Udoworen is still missing. Udom stated
When reached, Police Public Relations Officer Odiko Macdon stated that anyone implicated in the kidnapping or death will face consequences and that Commissioner of Police Olatoye Durosinmi has ordered a covert inquiry into the case.
“The commissioner of police has ordered that a covert investigation be conducted, and whoever is accountable for the assault, kidnapping, or death of the youth leader will face the music,” the speaker stated.