Dipo Olowookere
By Dipo Olowookere
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Professor Eleazar Ikonne, is dead.
A statement from the family on Wednesday disclosed that the politician died after a brief illness at the National Hospital Abuja today.
In the statement signed by Dr Uche-Ikonne Chikezie for the family, it was stated that the professor breathed his last in the early hours of today.
He was said to have relapsed a few days ago after recovering from treatment in the United Kingdom.
“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,” the statement said.
