Uduak Udoh, aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, faced backlash for "congratulating" Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno at his wife’s funeral. The inappropriate comment, made during a solemn occasion, has gone viral, sparking widespread criticism of professionalism in public office and igniting debates about leadership competence in Nigeria.
An aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Uduak Udoh, has sparked controversy after mistakenly "congratulating" Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno over the death of his wife, Patience Umo Eno. The incident occurred during the funeral service on Friday when Udoh addressed the media.
In his statement, Udoh said, "Let me first of all congratulate His Excellency, the governor of the state, over the demise of his dear lovely wife. I want to wish all of us a very happy state today. May God bless you. Thank you." This comment immediately drew backlash from Nigerians, who found the choice of words inappropriate for such a solemn occasion.
Media personality Reuben Abati weighed in on the incident, criticizing the aide's remark. He said, "When I said Division Three people are the ones who get into government, this is a perfect example of my point. A man has lost his wife, and at the funeral, you congratulate him. What kind of characters are these?"
The public's reaction to the comment has been swift, with many questioning the professionalism of those in public office. The awkward moment has gone viral, drawing attention to the sensitivity and lack of tact displayed by the aide in his statement.
