The Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed shock over the passing on of a former State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Ndidi Okereke.
The Governor describes the news of the death of heart breaking, utterly depressing and almost unbelievable, judging from the fact that the now Late Chief Okereke has been very active in affairs of government in the last couple of weeks, the governor’s chief press secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka said in a statement on Monday.
Governor Ikpeazu further described the Late Chief Ndidi Okereke as a first class political leader, administrator and a passionate Abian.
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According to the Governor, “Chief Ndidi Okereke played key stabilizing roles in the politics of Abia State. A man of peace and an advocate of reconciliation, Chief Okereke was an integral part of practically all moves that brought peace and stability to the party and the State. He was the Political Leader in Umunneochi LGA and one of the most experienced politicians in the State”.
Continuing, the Governor stated “Chief Ndidi Okereke was a master in the art of quiet but effective political diplomacy and his death has dealt a major blow to the PDP in the State and overall political development in the State”.
Governor Ikpeazu sends his very profound and deep condolences to the wife and children of Late Chief Okereke, the people of Umunneochi LGA, the PDP in the State and indeed, the entire people of Abia State on this painful loss.
