Her Death Is A Monumental loss – Ayade Mourns Late Calabar South Chairperson

By CrossRiverWatch Admin

Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has described the sudden death of Calabar South Local Government Chairperson, Mrs. Esther Bassey as painful and devastating.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Barrister Christian Ita, the governor bemoaned Mrs. Bassey’s death saying her demise is shocking.

“It was with a rude shock and disbelief that I received news of Mrs. Bassey’s sudden demise. Her death is a tragic and monumental loss to Cross River State. It is a painful loss.

“As a government, we are hurt by Mrs. Bassey’s passing because she was not only a strong partner in building the Cross River State of our dream but an astute administrator who was also a servant-leader who led from the front. Her giant strides as Calabar South Local Government Chairperson bear testament to this,” Ayade expressed.

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Continuing, he further noted that, “Esther was indeed the ‘Queen of the South’ as her admirers fondly called her. Her genial mien, her openness, her friendliness, her forthrightness, and her integrity were the unassailable virtues that endeared her to all.

The governor lamented that “her death has robbed our great party, the All Progressive Congress, APC of a pillar, our government a loyal, dependable ally and Cross River State a hardworking and diligent daughter. Indeed, our dear sister was a rare gem.”

According to Ayade, though the State is saddened by Mrs. Bassey’s death, “as a people of faith, we cannot question God. We can only pray for the peaceful repose of her soul.

“On behalf of the people and government of Cross River state, I condole with the Bassey family, her immediate community, and the people of Calabar South.”

While assuring the family that his prayer and thoughts are with them at this trying moment, he prays God to “grant all of us the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”

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