A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Taraba State, Victor Kona, is dead.
Kona died in the early hours of Sunday in Abuja after a brief illness.
A press statement from the media aide to the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas,, Emmanuel Bello who confirmed the ex-chair’sdeath, described his passage as a painful one.
He said, ”We didn’t only lose a political icon but a father and a consummate family man. Hon. Victor Bala Kona’s place in our history is one that is assured and would be respected at all times. His death came at a time his wealth of experience and knowledge would be most needed.
”I hereby extend my heart felt condolences to his family and all of us left to mourn this disturbing and irreparable loss.”
Meanwhile, a press statement by the Public Relations Officer of the state PDP chapter, Andeta’rang Irammae, said the party is saddened by the news of the former Chairman’s demise and prayGod to repose his soul.
The statement read, ”His loss at this time of our political journey is sad and colossal as the government and party that he had assiduously worked for would have continued to benefit from his fountain of wisdom and knowledge ”
Kona was the PDP chairman foe eight years from March 2012 to August 2020, during which he worked tirelessly for the growth and sustained leadership streak of the party in the state.
Before his resignation, Kona handed over the party’s PDP leadership in the state to Kefas as Chairman.
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