Elder Statesman, Guy Ikeokwu, Dies

By Uche Mbah

Elder statesman and Second Republic Politician, Guy Ikokwu, is dead. He died, according to close family sources, after a brief illness Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

He was 85.

Ikokwu was the Chairman of the defunct Nigerian Peoples Party, NPP, in old Anambra State. Later, he became the first Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State.

His death was confirmed in a statement by Ugonna Ikokwu, the Head of the Ikokwu family.

“On behalf of Chief Ugonna Ogonna Ikokwu, Head of Ikokwu Family of Oba,  I announce the transition to glory of Chief Omenife Guy Ike Ikokwu,  former President of Otu Oka-Iwu, on Wednesday 12th of January 2022. He was aged 85 years.

“He is survived by four children and grandchildren, and siblings and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces”, the statement said.

“Further announcements will be made by the family.

“Meanwhile we ask for your continued prayers for repose of the soul of Omenife in paradise.”