James Ibori In Deep Sorrow Over Death Of Top PDP Chieftain

Former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori has mourned the death of Joe Unuame who died tragically on his way to a campaign rally. 

Naija News reports that the chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Joe Unuame died alongside his driver in a fatal car accident.

The accident reportedly occurred in the wee hours of Wednesday, December 21, 2022, after Umeh junction along Ughelli/Patani road.

It was gathered that Unuame’s Toyota black SUV had a head-on collision with a fuel tanker while on his way to the PDP campaign rally in Patani.

The driver died on the spot while Chief Unuame was rushed to a nearby hospital, but confirmed dead after medical intervention.

Chief Unuame hails from the Akpere-Olomu community, Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

He was, until his death, a staunch member of the PDP.

Mourning his death, the former governor Ibori via his Facebook page wrote:“Chief Joe Unuame! Gone too soon! What a tragic loss. Tisio! Next! Rest in Peace.”