Prince Eka William, the Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, passed away, leaving the state’s public service and political community in deep grief.On Sunday, September 13, 2026, his brother Nkang William made the announcement that the commissioner had died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, while undergoing medical care at an Abuja hospital.
Nkang, who regarded his brother as an essential friend and an indispensable member of their family, expressed deep disbelief in a moving statement as he struggled to accept the unexpected death of his brother. He remarked, “How can someone who was here with us suddenly become a memory?” “There is a void left by your absence that words cannot express.” The family said they would concentrate on honoring the late commissioner’s legacy of service and the numerous lives he impacted despite their loss.Friends, coworkers, and associates—especially those who had only recently connected with him—are shocked by the news, which has sent shockwaves through the state.
Former Abo Ward council member Pius Kejuo Osang of Boki Local Government Area expressed his dismay, pointing out that he had only seen the commissioner last Tuesday. In a similar vein, the late commissioner was honored by Michael Gabriel Jr., Executive Media Assistant to Senator John Owan-Enoh, Minister of State for Industry. He recalled him as a humble guy and a devoted public worker whose influence on Ikom LGA and beyond would last a lifetime.As the state laments the passing of a significant person in its power industry, tributes are still coming in. Many people are praying for his soul’s rest and the strength of his family.
