The death of Second Republic’s Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme has been announced by the family.
According to a release sent out by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State, Igwe Laz Ekwueme, the veteran politician died in a London clinic on Sunday, November 19.
The statement read, “Ekwueme family regrets to announce the peaceful passing away of their patriarch, the former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme GCON.
“The sad event occurred at the London Clinic at 10:00 pm on Sunday 19th November 2017.”
It will be recalled that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari took over his treatment and flew him abroad for more comprehensive medical care.
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