The State Assembly Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Pengana Constituency, of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State in the upcoming elections, Matthew Akawu is dead.
According to a family source who spoke with newsmen, Akawu attended a new year event in the constituency on Wednesday.
“He then said he wasn’t feeling fine on his return home, his situation deteriorated and he was taken to the hospital.
“Unfortunately, he died in the early hours of Friday”, the source added.
The demise of Akawu was also confirmed by the Publicity Secretary of PDP in the State, John Akans..
He said, “Yes we are aware of the death of our candidate for Pengana State Assembly constituency but the party will issue a statement on that, that’s all I can tell you”.