Olumide Akpata, former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Labor Candidate (LP) candidates for the governor of the out-of-state Edo states announced that his father Henry Akpata (Henry Akpata) and uncle Dr. Sunny announced the death of his father. akpata. Akpata took a break from social media after a September 2024 poll, explaining the reasons for his absence in a statement released on Monday, February 24.
“Over the past four months, my social media disruption has sparked discussion and speculation about the reasons for my absence. While some people think I was just “disappeared” after the election, others even continued to raise- Quite fantasy-I was “buyed and sold.”
Akpata paid tribute to his supporters, apologizing for his silence, revealing that he suffered two profound personal losses.
“I suffered far-reaching personal losses during the governor’s campaign: the death of my uncle, Dr. Sunny Akpata, my father’s direct brother, has shaped my values and become one of my second fathers. The urgency of the campaign Sex delayed our chance to respect him properly, and it was not until November 2024 that we finally placed above the dignity he deserved.
“However, the unpredictability in life requires me more. Shortly after that, my father, Dr. Henry Akpata – my only surviving parent has been 33 years, and my unwavering pillar of my unwavering support. – Very sick. For months, my world has narrowed down his care and I have not hesitated to accept the divine duty. Despite our hope, there is no doubt that the will of our Lord and Maker , He left peacefully on January 10, 2025 and was surrounded by an intimate family.”
Akpata reflects on father’s influence:
“As I said on May 29, 2024 on his 84th birthday, he is a firm anchor, he guides me and my sisters with gentle hands, and has a profound understanding of our happiness Commitment, it is his nature that makes me who I am today. His departure marks the end of an era, but I am deeply grateful for the time we share and the legacy he leaves behind.”
