A one time chairman of the PDP Taraba State chapter and governorship aspirant in the 2023 elections, Victor Bala Kona has died in Abuja after an illness.
A family source reportedly disclosed that Kona had been in a London hospital for treatment following “a complicated heart problem” and returned to Nigeria on Wednesday last week.
His health was said to have worsened again on Friday last week and was rushed to an Abuja hospital where he passed away in the early hours Sunday.
The People’s Democratic Party, Taraba State had confirmed the death of Kona and expressed their sadness over the incident.
In a statement signed by the party spokesman, Andeta’rang Irammae, says the death was a “colossal” loss to the party in the state.
“The People’s Democratic Party, Taraba State chapter is deeply saddened by news of the death of its former Chairman, Chief Victor Bala Kona (Garkuwan Bakundi), which occurred early on 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,” the statement read.
