The family and friends of Mr. Joe Ukpo have been left in lament following his tragic demise yesterday. The civil servant and politician based in Abuja – was said to have in a fatal car accident as a result of the bad state of the Okpoma/ Okuku Road in Cross River state.

The deceased who was said to be driving his own vehicle – crashed the car on the road which has been labelled a ‘death trap’ and gave up the ghost few hours later.

May his soul rest in peace.