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According to a statement signed and released by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State, Igwe Laz Ekwueme, on behalf of his family said Mr. Ekwueme died in the UK following a chest infection.
The former vice president, who turned 85 in October, reportedly collapsed in his Enugu residence few weeks ago and was flown to London were he reportedly died at a London hospital on Sunday by 10pm.
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The statement reads in part:
“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.”
May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
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