The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Abia State, Professor Uche Ikonne, has been reported dead.
According to a release by his son, Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne, the former Vice Chancellor died Wednesday at the National Hospital Abuja.
The statement was published on the Facebook page of the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, and Director of Strategic Engagement, Ikonne Campaign Organization, Chief John Okiyi.
“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.”
The statement said that “further details and arrangements would be made known to the public after deliberations and meetings are made within the family”.
Professor Ikonne was last seen in public in November 2022 after his public presentation as PDP governorship candidate at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
Since then, details of his health status have been speculative until the Isiala Ngwa North Professor was confirmed dead.
