Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of Joe Anatune, his campaign director, Media and Communications .

Mr Anatune was appointed the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) by the governor on April 19.

The deceased was a strong factor in the Soludo campaign organisation as its spokesperson.

Mr Soludo, who spoke through Christian Aburime, his chief press secretary, said he received the news of Mr Anatune’s sudden demise with shock and was still in utter disbelief over the development.

The governor described Mr Anatune as one of the “foremost apostles of the Soludo project” which he served with uncommon strength and courage to deliver on any given assignment.

Mr Soludo said the government and the good people of Anambra State would sorely miss him.

He added Mr Anatune’s personal sacrifices during his electioneering campaign were not only exceptional but highly commendable.

Mr Anatune died on Saturday, April 30, a few days after his 62nd birthday.