Akwa Ibom deputy governor’s daughter dies seven months after her wedding

Blessing, the daughter of Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi, has died. 

Blessing and her husband, Olumuyiwa Adewumi, got married on June 22, 2024. 

According to the Leadership, Blessing d!ed from complications during childbirth in a hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 

Condolences from State Government officials, politicians and friends have been pouring in for the bereaved family since the sad news broke on Monday night, January 27.