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BREAKING: Ex-Vice President Alex Ekwueme Is Dead

BREAKING: Ex-Vice President Alex Ekwueme Is Dead

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme is dead. A statement from his family signed by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State, Igwe Laz Ekwueme said that he died by 10:00 pm in a London clinic, Sunday.

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.”

Gistlover recalls that the Former Vice President, was flown abroad for his medical treatment after   President Muhammadu Buhari approved foreign medical treatment few weeks ago.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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