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The Convoy of the Cross River State Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong and the convener of the APC Cross River Lobby group has reportedly been involved in an accident that has led to one person being confirmed dead, and others being injured.
The Commissioner, who was in the Northern Senatorial District for consultations and voter sensitization, was said to be within a convoy with other APC stalwarts when one of the vehicles in the convoy hit a staff of the Obudu Cattle Ranch.
According to a source who saw the incident, “the Commissioner for Finance, Cross River State and other APC Stalwarts we’re descending the Ranch to various Local Government Area in Northern Senatorial District when they knocked down one of the Ranch Staff by Name Mr. Louis Achoda Odene who was going up the ranch.
“To the greatest surprise, the convoy proceeded without stopping since they are above the law. He was rushed to Model General Hospital, Sankwala where he later died.” The source said.
Also injured in the accident is Beatrice Akpala, SSA Communication, and Advocacy.
Involved in the collision is a white Toyota Hiace bus, with plate number Cross River BRA271AA.
The Commissioner is yet to reply to requests for comment on the incident.
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