In a statement released by his son, Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne, the former Vice Chancellor died on 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.
The statement reads:” 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 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.”
“further details and arrangements would be made known to the public after deliberations and meetings are made within the family”.
Professor Ikonne's last public appearance occurred in November 2022, after his presentation as the People's Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate at Umuahia Township Stadium.
Until it was confirmed that the Isiala Ngwa North Professor had died, very little information about his health status had been released.
