The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia state, Prof. Uchenna Ikonne is dead.
Ikonne died at the National Hospital Abuja, was a former Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University, Uturu.
His death was announced by his son, Dr. Uche- Ikonne Chikezie, in a statement on Wednesday.
“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 at 4 a.m., 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.
“Further details and arrangements would be made known to the public after deliberations and meetings are made within the family.”
