Former PDP Chairman and Gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, Victor Bala Kona had died of a complicated heart disease in Abuja.
In a press release issued by party’s State Publicity Secretary, Andeta’rang Irammae,
reads “The People’s Democratic Party, Taraba state chapter is deeply sadden by news of the death of her former chairman Chief Victor Bala Kona (Garkuwan Bakundi), which occurred early today 27th August 2023 in Abuja”.
“Late Chief Victor Bala Kona (Garkuwan Bakundi) was chairman of the Party from March 2012 to August 2020, during which he worked tirelessly for the growth and sustained leadership streak of the party in the state.
“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.
May God grant us all the fortitude and succour to bear his absence and grant the party his replacement”.
A family source who spoke with our correspondent says the deceased has been in a London hospital following a complicated heart problem. He got relieved and arrived Abuja on Wednesday last week. His health worsened again on Friday last week and was rushed to a hospital in Abuja where he passed away in the early hours of Sunday.