Former Gov Attah Loses Brother

The former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Arc Victor Attah has been reported to be bereaved of his junior brother, Sir Essien Bassey Udo Adiaha Attach.

Reasons of his death are still sketchy as at the time of making this report.

It would be recalled the the deceased once served the State as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism.

May his soul rest in peace and may the family be comforted.

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