The Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Rose Okoji Oko, is dead.
A close aide of the late senator confirmed the incident expressed.
Oko who passed on Monday night at a UK medical facility, was a second-term member of the Red Chamber of the National Assembly and the serving chairman, Senate Committee on Trade and Investment.
A close relative of the Senator, Patrick Ikorgor Okoroji, while speaking on the development said, “Heartbroken to hear of the passing of my dear Cousin Senator Dr Rose Okoji Oko after a long-fought battle with a physical affliction.”