A member of the Cross Rivers State House of Assembly Hon. Steven Ukpukpen Wednesday slumped and died in Calabar, the State capital.

The late Lawmaker who represented Obudu Constituency died around 7:00am along Moore Road in Calabar, during an early morning workout.

He was said to be rushed to a nearby Navy Clinic, but medical officials on duty said he was in a critical condition, therefore directed that he should be transferred to another hospital.

He was later confirmed dead in a private hospital where he was taken to. He further confirmed dead at the Anatomy Unit of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, where he was later taken. Meanwhile, the Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly Rt. Hon. John Gaul-Lebo, has reportedly reacted to the sad incident, saying that he was in shock over the death.

The Speaker made the reaction while he visited the late Lawmaker’s family.

Meanwhile the Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade has described as shocking and devastating the sad news of the death of Ukpukpen. Governor Ayade, in statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita said his demise is a big loss to the state.