The burial ceremony of Patience Umo Eno, the wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, has drawn a significant number of high-profile political figures to Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom. Among the attendees are former President Goodluck Jonathan, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, and Umar Damagum, the acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Patience Eno passed away on September 26, 2024, after a brief illness. The ceremony, which underscores the strong connections between Nigeria's political elites, is also attended by various dignitaries and well-wishers. President Bola Tinubu, currently in France for a state visit, is being represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima.