23/08/2026
Uyo Legislative Council Holds Valedictory Plenary In Honour Of Former Leader, Joseph Thompson Archibong
The Uyo Local Government Legislative Council has paid glowing tributes to one of its former Leaders and Councillor who represented Ikono I Ward 10 in the 5th Legislative Council, Late Hon. (Pastor) Joseph Thompson Archibong, JP, during a solemn Valedictory Plenary Session held on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
The remains of the late lawmaker were received into the Hallowed Chamber for the historic legislative farewell and he was adorned with national colours as a mark of respect in recognition of his meritorious service to the people of Uyo Local Government between 2012 and 2015, where he served as the 5th Leader of the Council and Chairman of the Forum of Leaders in Akwa Ibom State.
Presiding over the valedictory sitting, the Leader of the 8th Uyo Legislative Council, Hon. Ekemini Bassey, described the passing of Hon. Archibong as a painful loss to the Council, Uyo Local Government, and Akwa Ibom State at large. He eulogized the late leader as a symbol of peace, unity, humility, and responsive leadership whose legacy of selfless service will continue to inspire present and future legislators.
According to Hon. Bassey, the late Hon. Joseph Thompson Archibong earned the respect and admiration of colleagues through his humility, fairness, and commitment to legislative excellence and the welfare of the people.
Speaking during the session, the Chief Whip and Councillor representing Ikono I Ward 10, Hon. Idiongo Udoma, described the deceased as a proactive, courageous, and peace-loving leader who discharged his responsibilities with integrity and without fear or favour. He prayed for God to grant him eternal rest.
On behalf of the 5th Council and the Forum of Former Leaders in Akwa Ibom State, tributes were also delivered, describing the late Archibong as a distinguished chairman, a man of humanity, and a unifying figure whose leadership left an enduring mark across the state.
Other dignitaries who paid tribute included the Dean of the College of Supervisors, Obong Idara Akpan; the Honourable Supervisor for Entrepreneurship Development, Mr. Iniobong Archibong; and former Deputy Leader, Hon. Churches Amos. They all remembered the late legislator as a man of peace, justice, fairness, and exemplary character whose life was dedicated to service and community development.
Responding on behalf of the family, the son of the deceased, Mr. Ememobong Archibong, expressed profound gratitude to the 8th Uyo Legislative Council, former councillors, political associates, and all sympathizers for honouring his father with a befitting legislative farewell. He prayed that God would comfort the family and grant the late leader eternal rest.
The Valedictory Plenary was adjourned after the day's Order Paper was duly exhausted, marking a final legislative salute to a leader whose legacy will remain evergreen in the history of the Uyo Legislative Council.
Media Unit
8th Uyo Local Government Legislative Council
August 22, 2026
