As the battle for party primaries and general elections in 2023 continue to reach a feverish stage, political actors are holding their breath in their hands even as some would get the preferred position at all costs.
No thanks to the gruesome assassination yesterday of one of the strong pillars of Oruk Anam politics, Sir Sylvester Ekefre in his house, Ikot Inyang, Ekparakwa Clan.
Our reporter gathered that the octogenarian was shot death by two gunmen said to have invaded his country home around 8 am while preparing for church service.
Although his gruesome murder could not be linked to the current political tempest in the area, the late PDP Chieftain was said to be a strong agitator for Ekparakwa Zone to produce the next House of Assembly member for Oruk Anam State Constituency.
A sympathize in the area told our reporter that the murder of the late party chieftain was a pointer to how desperate politicians are. He called for a comprehensive investigation in order to bring the perpetrators to book.
A senior police officer in the area confirmed the killing and said that investigations has commenced.