Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Prof. Uche Ikonne.
Ikonne, a Professor of Optometry. died at the National Hospital, Abuja on Wednesday morning after a brief illness.
In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday. Ikpeazu urged all PDP leaders and members to remain calm as the party navigates through the difficult period.
As a mark of honour, the Governor also directed that all flags in Abia State PDP offices be lowered and flown at half mast while all campaign activities for the party at all levels be suspended until Monday, 30th January, 2023.
