Abia PDP governorship candidate, Uche Ikonne, is dead

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia State, Prof. Uche Ikonne, is dead.

Ikonne, who has been sick since November, has been reportedly receiving medical attention outside the State, until his death on Wednesday.

A statement by his son, Dr. Chikezie Uche-Ikonne disclosed he died at the National Hospital, Abuja, in the early hours of Wednesday.

He wrote: “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.”