This afternoon 25th day of January, 2023, the news of the death of the PDP Gubernatorial candidate for Abia State Prof. Uche Eleazer Ikonne filtered in, it was treated as political rummour but later it was confirmed and just by anybody but from the son of the late Professor himself.
In a release obtained by Starfox360, he acknowledged that his father was sick and was treated in United Kingdom but relapsed and was taken to National Hospital Abuja where died.
Below is the release.
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.”