The former Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, Chief Victor Bala Kona is dead.
Kona passed away in Abuja on Sunday morning after a brief illness, according to reports.
A press statement from Governor Agbu Kefas’ media aide, Emmanuel Bello, confirmed his death, describing it as a painful loss.
It read:
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”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.”
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The PDP’s Public Relations Officer in the state, Andeta’rang Irammae, also expressed the party’s sadness and offered prayers for the deceased.
Irammae said:
”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 served as Chairman of the party from March 2012 to August 2020, during which he played a crucial role in the party’s growth and sustained leadership in the state.
He later resigned to run for the governorship position and emerged victorious thereby handing over to Kefas as Chairman of the party.
