Violent Clash in Akwa Ibom State Claims Life of APC Ward Chairman

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A violent clash between a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom State has resulted in the death of Mr. John Monday Marcus, the Ward 2 chairman of the APC. The incident occurred after a group of PDP members refused to follow Governor Umo Eno in his defection to the APC. A local politician who had joined the APC donated money to his new party as a gesture of appreciation, but the deceased APC Ward chairman allegedly 'hijacked the cash,' infuriating the PDP members who attacked him. The clash also involved some APC members who were annoyed by the deceased's actions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mr. John Monday Marcus, the Ward 2 chairman of the APC in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom State, was killed in a violent clash with a faction of the PDP.
  • The incident occurred after a group of PDP members refused to follow Governor Umo Eno in his defection to the APC.
  • A local politician who had recently joined the APC donated money to his new party as a gesture of appreciation, but the deceased APC Ward chairman allegedly 'hijacked the cash,' infuriating the PDP members.
  • The clash also involved some APC members who were annoyed by the deceased's actions.
  • The deceased was described as a 'committed party loyalist' known for his 'unwavering dedication to the growth and unity of the APC.'
  • The Ukanafun LGA APC chapter publicity secretary, Hon. Stanley Sunday Peter, released a statement describing Marcus's death as a 'painful reminder of the fragility of life.'

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom State.
  • Governor Umo Eno recently defected to the APC after a group of PDP members refused to follow him.
  • The local politician who donated money to the APC was a recent joiner of the party.
  • The deceased APC Ward chairman allegedly 'hijacked the cash' that was donated to the APC.
  • The clash involved clubs and broken bottles, with some APC members descending on the deceased.

Sources:

  • Leadership
  • LEADERSHIP
  • Eyewitness Mfon Akpan
  • Ukanafom LGA APC chapter publicity secretary, Hon. Stanley Sunday Peter
  • Akwa Ibom State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John