Hon. Darlington Nwokocha Mourns Ikonne, Suspends Campaign Activities

Honourable Nwokocha in his condolence message, noted that Professor Ikonne "was the evergreen pride of the lsialangwa
people, a multidisciplinary Teacher, a Renowned Professor of Optometry and a
reputable Scholar with several inspiring laurels to show for his towering accompaniments."

He prayed God to strengthen the family of the deceased as they mourn.

"I have received with rude shock, the devastating news of the death of our Revered Professor Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, an illustrious son of Isialangwa and the Abia
State PDP Governorship Candidate for the 2023 general elections who passed on,
on Wednesday, 25th January 2023.

Late Distinguished Professor Ikonne was the evergreen pride of the lsialangwa
people, a multidisciplinary Teacher, a Renowned Professor of Optometry and a
reputable Scholar with several inspiring laurels to show for his towering accompaniments.

On behalf of my family and the good people of Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal
Constituency, Abia State, I deeply commiserate with Dr Uche Ikonne Chikezie, the
immediate family, the people of Isialangwa North, and the Government and People
of Abia State over this irreparable loss.

Accordingly, I hereby announce the suspension of my campaign activities in honour of our great son and Elder Statesman from my Constituency, from Thursday, January 26th to Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 as we spend time to reflect and offer heartfelt prayers for his Family and our Constituency.

My prayer is that God in His infinite Mercies will strengthen the entire family and
grant all those who mourn the fortitude to bear this sad loss. May God grant the
departed eternal rest. Amen!!"