Breaking News : Abia PDP Guber Candidate, Ikonne Passes On

News coming out of Abia indicates that PDP’s gubernatorial candidate Prof Uche Ikonne is dead.

Family of the late politician confirmed his death in a statement.

Family Statement :

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.*