Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has mourned the death of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Gubernatorial candidate in the State, Eleazar Ikonne.
In a statement Ikpeazu commiserated with the family of late Ikonne, the PDP family and Abians.
The statement directed that all flags in the State PDP offices be lowered and flown at half mast
It urged all PDP leaders and members to remain calm as they navigate through this difficult time together.