By Emeka Ugwuanyi
The Abia State gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof Uche Ikonne, is dead.
He died Wednesday at the National Hospital Abuja.
In a statement announcing his death and signed by his son, Dr Uche Ikonne, the don cum politician died after a brief illness.
The statement by Dr. Ikonne read: “I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today January 25, 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 from 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.”
