THE Labour Party’s (LP) candidate for governor in Abia State, Alex Otti, has expressed shock and sadness over the passing of Uche Ikonne, his PDP rival in the state.
Otti made this assertion in a statement made available to Channels Television yesterday that was signed by his media assistant, Ferdinand Ekeoma.
He likewise decided to put an end to his campaigning for the remainder of the week, in honor of the late professor.
The LP governorship candidate regretted that death had taken Ikonne from his family and loved ones just a few days after he had issued a press release praying and wishing him a speedy recovery. He recalled the exciting exchange of brotherly greetings they had during their last meeting at a public event.
“To learn that Prof. Ikonne has passed on a few days after we prayed and wished him quick recovery and return to the campaign trail, is to say the least very unfortunate, but we cannot question God who decided to call him back home at this time,” Otti said.
Otti expressed his heartfelt condolences to Ikonne’s family and prayed to God to grant him eternal rest and give his family and loved ones the fortitude to endure his passing.
