By Enyinnaya Appolos.
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has paid a visit to the family of the late Professor Uche Ikonne, the 2023 PDP Governorship Candidate, who passed away before the election.
During the visit to the Ikonne family’s country home in Agburuike, Isiala Ngwa North, Dr. Ikpeazu commended them for their resilience and for upholding the legacy of the late professor. He remarked that their strength and positivity reflect the enduring spirit of the late professor, who was also a former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University.
In her remarks, Barr. (Mrs.) Uche Ikonne, wife of the late Professor of Optometry, expressed gratitude to the former governor for maintaining a close relationship with the family.
She said, “If there was any regret Uche had, even in his last moments, it was the feeling that he (Prof. Ikonne) might have disappointed you, Dr. Ikpeazu, ala Ngwa, and Abia State.”
Dr. Chike Uche Ikonne, the son of the late professor, echoed his mother’s sentiments, emphasizing his father’s deep concern for Dr. Ikpeazu and their shared aspirations for Abia State. He also thanked the former governor for remembering and visiting them during this challenging time.
Dr. Ikpeazu, while consoling the family, reiterated that the death of Professor Ikonne was not only a loss to the Ikonne family but also a significant setback to ala Ngwa and Abia State as a whole.
The visit concluded with Dr. Ikpeazu offering prayers at the tomb of the late Professor Ikonne.
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