Bayelsa Polls: Boat Mishap Claims Life Of APC Media Chief

The Media and Publicity Director of the Bayelsa State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council, Peremobowei Tukuwei has died in a boat accident.

Naija News understands that the unfortunate incident occured when the party’s campaign team was visiting Okoroma in the Nembe Local Government Area en route Ogbia town in the Ogbia LGA, on Wednesday.

According to sources who spoke to Daily Independent, Perry was the only one who did not survive the accident among the occupants of the ill-fated boat.

The deceased body was found in the late hours of Thursday after a long search by marine search parties and relevant authorities, it was learnt.

The state APC chairman, Dennis Otiotio announced the suspension of campaigns by the council on Thursday.

The statement read, “The Bayelsa State APC Governorship Campaign Council wish to announce the suspension of our campaigns billed to hold tomorrow 26 October 2023 at Nembe-Ogbolomabiri and Nembe-Bassambiri.

“This is due to an unfortunate boat mishap during our campaigns today. At the moment, a ranking member of staff of our Campaign Council is yet to be accounted for. We have informed relevant authorities and search parties are on top of the situation.

“We will take a day’s break to evaluate the situation before we resume our campaigns on Friday at Ogbolomabiri and Bassambiri before heading to Brass on Saturday and Sunday to conclude the Bayelsa East Campaigns.”