August 27, (THEWILL) – A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Taraba State, Victor Bala Kona, is dead.
A press statement by the media aide to Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Emmanuel Bello, said Kona died in Abuja, after a brief illness in the early hours of Sunday.
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 will be respected at all times. His death came at a time when his wealth of experience and knowledge would be most needed
“I hereby extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and all of us left to mourn this disturbing and irreparable loss.”
The Party in a statement by its Public Relations Officer in Taraba state, Andeta’rang Irammae, said it is saddened by the news of the former Chairman’s demise and pray God to repose his soul.
“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”, it said.
Kona was Chairman of the party from March 2012 to August 2020. He handed over to Governor Kefas as Chairman of the party before he resigned to vie for the governorship position in the state under the platform of the party and won.
