PDP Mourns Prof. Ikonne, in deep shock

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock over the death of the Governorship candidate of the party in March 11, 2023 election for Abia State, Prof. Uchenna Eleazar Ikonne.

Ikonne passed away on the morning of Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the National Hospital, Abuja, after he was admitted for an undisclosed illness.

The Party said his sudden death came as a “great shock” and the news devastating.

“Alas our hearts bleed; Prof. Ikonne’s death is indeed a big blow not only to the PDP family but also to Abia State and the nation in general.

Prof. Ikonne was an outstanding and committed member of our Party who contributed to the continued success of the PDP in Abia State and our country, ” the party laments.

Following Ikonne’s death, the National Working Committee of PDP has called on all leaders, members and supporters of the great Party as well as the people of Abia State to remain prayerful for the deceased, the PDP and Abia State for the irreparable loss.

The party said the deceased gubernatorial candidate was a committed patriot, very brilliant academician, seasoned optometrist and excellent administrator, who gave himself to the service of his people and humanity.

It said Ikonne’s towering profile and capacity to deliver was the reason the people of Abia State wanted him and were resolved to elect him as Governor of Abia State.

While praying to God to console everyone and grant eternal rest to Ikonne, the leadership of the party has also sent special condolence messages to the family of the deceased, to the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, as well as to the State Chapter of the PDP and the entire people of Abia State.

The leadership of PDP has directed that the party flags at the party’s National Secretariat, Abuja, be flown at half-mast as a sign of deep respect for “this outstanding Nigerian”, as it mourns.