Ikpeazu orders PDP flags at half-mast, suspends campaign over Ikonne’s death

By Musa Baba Adamu

Abia State Governor, Okezie

Ikpeazu has ordered that all Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flags fly at halfmast, just as all party campaign activities be suspended over the death of party’s governorship candidate, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne yesterday at the National hospital, Abuja.

A statement personally signed by the Governor, said “It is with a heavy heart but total submission to the will of God that we announce the passing of our Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2023 general elections, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, which sad event took place in the early hours of today at the National Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness.

“While we condole with the family of the late Professor of Optometry, the PDP family and Abians in general, we pray God to have mercy on his soul, grant him eternal rest and give everyone affected by his unfortunate demise the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

“As a mark of honour to our dear departed brother, I hereby direct 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.

“I urge all PDP leaders and members to remain calm as we navigate through this difficult period together.”

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

The governorship candidate of the Accord (A) in Zamfara State, Umaru Diddi Maradun has alleged that the state has faced 20 years of suffering due to poor leadership.

He has now assured the