The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State, Prof Uche Ikonne, is dead.
He died on Wednesday at the National Hospital Abuja after a protected illness.
He died 31 days before the 2023 general elections.
His death was confirmed by his son, Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne, on Wednesday.
Dr Uche-Ikonne said in a statement that, “I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today January 2023.
“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.
“Further details and arrangements would be made known to the public after deliberations and meetings are made within the family.”