By Emmanuel Ufon

The Paramount Ruler of Ini Local Government Area, HRM. Edidem Udoette Edon has announced the death of the Political Leader of the Ini Local Government Area and Member Nkari Clan Council, Obong Bassey Inuaeyen.

In his proclamation, on behalf of the Nkari Clan Council of Chiefs, at his palace in Mbente Village, Ini local government area on Saturday, Edidem Edon who is also the Osung V of Nkari Clan said their Distinguished departed member of the Council, Late Obong Bassey Inuaeyen died on 30th June 2023 in the United State of America, USA after a brief illness.

According to the Monarch,  “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 who died on Friday 30th June 2023 at United States of America, USA.

Bassey Inuaeyen

“Obong Bassey Inuaeyen until his demise was the Political Leader of Ini Local Government Area, Chancellor of Ibom Patriots, a community leader of repute, a unifier who contributed immensely to the development of the Nkari Clan, Ini Local Government Area, and Akwa Ibom State at large. May the Gentle Soul of Obong Bassey Inuaeyen Rest in Peace.

The revered Monarch called on cooperation from the Akwa Ibom State Government, Friends, associates, and sympathizers within the period of grief to give the departed a befitting burial as the funeral date will soon be made public.

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Also Speaking the Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof. Nya-Udo Ndaeyo in his address said he finds it difficult to speak about his departed brother, Late Obong Bassey Inuaeyen using ‘past tenses’  description as Nkari has lost a philanthropist who through his scholarship scheme have seen many sons and daughters through education in various tertiary institutions within and outside the state.

On his part, the head of the service, Ibeno Local Government Council,

Obong Ndaeyo Inuaeyen affirmed that the late Obong Bassey was a man well known for his good vision of prosperity for the people of Nkari and development-oriented mindset.

Presenting his message of consolation, Mr. Victor Isong, the Chairman of the PDP stakeholders forum described the demise of Obong Bassey as the most painful, regrettable, and reflective in all shades, citing his legacies and goodwill to the people of Nkari, Ini Local Government Area and Akwa Ibom State.

The proclamation event had in attendance, prominent sons and daughters of the area, including, the Former Chairman of Ini Local Government Council, Otuekong Effiong Udoette,

Former Board Member  Local Government Service Commission,

Hon. Peter Inuaeyen, CSP. Godwine Udoette, Supervisor for information

Hon. Okon Akang, Village heads of respective villages in Nkari Clan including  Obong Martin Udo, the Village Head of Ifa, Barr. Hosanna Robert, Publisher of The Voice Newspaper,  Mr. Wilson David, the President Ikono/Ini Media Professionals and Convener Akwa Ibom State Newspaper Publishers Forum, Comrade Emmanuel Ufon, the former PDP Ward Chairman of Nkari Ward 4, Mr. Kokette Amasi, the Crown Prince of Ini Local Government Area, Prince Godwin Edon among others.