The Abia State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Prof Uche Ikonne, has passed on.
In a statement by his son, Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne, on Wednesday, “I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today 25 January 2023 by 4 am 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 from” he stated.
He averred that details and arrangements would be made known to the public after deliberations and meetings are made within the family.