Tragedy has struck the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family as its Governorship candidate in Abia, Prof. Eleazear Uchenna Ikonne, is dead.
This occurred exactly a month to the commencement of the 2023 elections in Nigeria.
According to a statement by Dr. Uche- Ikonne Chikezie who confirmed Prof. Ikonne’s death, he died at National Hospital, Abuja at about 4am, after a brief illness.
The full text of the statement reads:
DEATH OF PROFESSOR ELEAZEAR UCHENNA IKONNE
I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today, 25th January 2023 by 4am after a brief illness.
He was recovering after taking proper treatment in the United Kingdom but relapsed a few days ago leading to multiple cardiac arrests for which he didn’t recover from.
Further details and arrangements would be made known to the public after deliberations and meetings are made within the family.
Thank you.
Dr Uche- Ikonne Chikezie
For the family.
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