Senate President Godswill Akpabio is set to attend the funeral of his late brother-in-law, Elder Essien Pius Ubeng, this Saturday in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, located within the Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
In a personal statement released from Abuja on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Akpabio expressed his profound grief, describing the passing as a “rude shock and a personal loss.”
Reflecting on their relationship, the Senate President noted, “I received the news of the death of Elder Hon. Pius Ubeng, whom I shared affinity with, as a rude shock. He was not just an in-law; we shared a bond, making his death a personal loss to me.”
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Akpabio paid tribute to Ubeng’s character, portraying him as a dedicated family man, an esteemed leader in his community, and a committed Christian.
His religious devotion was well-recognized, earning him the role of a Lay Preacher in the Methodist Church.
Beyond his private life, Akpabio lauded his professional contributions, stating, “As a commissioner in the civil service, he discharged his responsibilities with clinical efficiency and elan. His death has created a void in the family and a vacuum in the public space.”
While acknowledging the deep impact of the loss, the Senate President encouraged the grieving family to find comfort in the deceased’s lasting impact.
“Let us, however, be consoled that he did his best and bequeathed a legacy that we would continue to uphold with pride,” he remarked.
Akpabio concluded by offering prayers for the peaceful rest of Elder Ubeng’s soul and for the family to find the strength to endure the bereavement.
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