It’s clear God called him home, says Ikpeazu during visit to Ikonnes

The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu and his wife, Dr Nkechi Ikpeazu, on Monday visited and condoled with the Ikonne family over the irreparable loss of their breadwinner, Professor Uche Ikonne

Uche Ikonne, a former Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University and the state governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 election, died last week.

The governor described the loss as shocking, enormous and irreparable, adding, however, that no one could question the Almighty God.

He regretted that all human efforts made to save the life of Ikonne proved abortive and it was “clear that God called him home.”

“The late Professor Ikonne was a good, fearless and courageous man who also died in his belief in Christ,” the governor said.

Ikpeazu expressed the hope that a glorious life awaits him hereafter and urged his wife, who is the State Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Lady Uzoamaka Uche Ikonne, his first son, Dr Chike Uche-Ikonne , family members and others affected by the death to take heart.

He added, “My love, vision and dream for a better Abia led me to Professor Uche Ikonne as a worthy successor from 29th May 2023 because of his forthrightness, courage, record of service, experience and dedication to Abia State.”

Responding on behalf of the family, the first son of the deceased, Dr Chike Ikonne thanked the governor for identifying with his family in their moment of grief and for the role he played in order to save his father, stressing that they have accepted the misfortune as the will of God.

The governor later signed the Condolence Register before leaving the residence.

Others present were member representing Umunneochi State Constituency, Okey Igwe and some stakeholders, including Dr.Chris Igwe, Chinedum Elechi, Elder Raymond Aliga.