Olumide Akpata, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Labour Party (LP) candidate in the Edo State off-cycle gubernatorial election, has announced the passing of his father, Dr. Henry Akpata, and his uncle, Dr. Sunny Akpata. Akpata, who had taken a break from social media after the September 2024 polls, explained the reason for his absence in a statement released on Monday, February 24. My hiatus from social media for the past 4 months has understandably sparked discussions and speculations about the reason(s) for my absence. While some assumed that I merely disappeared after the elections, others have even gone ahead to suggest rather fancifully that I was bought and paid for, he wrote. Addressing his supporters, Akpata apologized for his silence, revealing that he had suffered two profound personal losses. During the gubernatorial campaigns, I suffered a profound personal loss: the passing of my uncle, my fathers immediate elder brother, Dr. Sunny Akpata, one of the persons who shaped my values, and who stood as a second father to me. The urgency of the campaign delayed our chance to properly honour him, and it was only in November 2024 that we finally laid him to rest with the dignity he deserved. Yet life, in its unpredictability, demanded more of me. Shortly thereafter, my father, Dr Henry Akpata my sole surviving parent for 33 years and my unwavering pillar fell gravely ill. For months, my world narrowed to his care, a sacred duty I embraced without hesitation. Despite our hopes, by the unquestionable will of our Lord and maker, he departed peacefully on 10th January 2025, surrounded by close family. Reflecting on his fathers impact, Akpata stated: As I said on the occasion of his 84th birthday on 29 May 2024, he was a steadfast anchor who guided me and my sisters with a gentle hand and a deep commitment to our wellbeing, and it was his unobtrusive nature that allowed me to be the person that I am today. His departure marks the end of an era, but I remain profoundly grateful for the time we shared and the legacy he leaves behind. The post Labour Party governorship candidate Olumide Akpata loses father and uncle appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.Labour Party governorship candidate Olumide Akpata loses father and uncle
Olumide Akpata, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Labour Party (LP) candidate in the Edo State off-cycle gubernatorial election, has announced the passing of his father, Dr. Henry Akpata, and his uncle, Dr. Sunny Akpata. Akpata, who had taken a break from social media after the September 2024 polls, explained the reason for his absence in a statement released on Monday, February 24. My hiatus from social media for the past 4 months has understandably sparked discussions and speculations about the reason(s) for my absence. While some assumed that I merely disappeared after the elections, others have even gone ahead to suggest rather fancifully that I was bought and paid for, he wrote. Addressing his supporters, Akpata apologized for his silence, revealing that he had suffered two profound personal losses. During the gubernatorial campaigns, I suffered a profound personal loss: the passing of my uncle, my fathers immediate elder brother, Dr. Sunny Akpata, one of the persons who shaped my values, and who stood as a second father to me. The urgency of the campaign delayed our chance to properly honour him, and it was only in November 2024 that we finally laid him to rest with the dignity he deserved. Yet life, in its unpredictability, demanded more of me. Shortly thereafter, my father, Dr Henry Akpata my sole surviving parent for 33 years and my unwavering pillar fell gravely ill. For months, my world narrowed to his care, a sacred duty I embraced without hesitation. Despite our hopes, by the unquestionable will of our Lord and maker, he departed peacefully on 10th January 2025, surrounded by close family. Reflecting on his fathers impact, Akpata stated: As I said on the occasion of his 84th birthday on 29 May 2024, he was a steadfast anchor who guided me and my sisters with a gentle hand and a deep commitment to our wellbeing, and it was his unobtrusive nature that allowed me to be the person that I am today. His departure marks the end of an era, but I remain profoundly grateful for the time we shared and the legacy he leaves behind. The post Labour Party governorship candidate Olumide Akpata loses father and uncle appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
