The head of the Ikokwu household, Chief Ugonna Ikokwu, confirmed the political leader’s death in a statement on Friday.

Chief Guy Ikokwu, a Second Republic political leader, is dead.

He was 85 years old.

The head of the Ikokwu household, Chief Ugonna Ikokwu, confirmed the politician’s death in a statement on Friday.

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

“He is endured by 4 children and grandchildren, 7 brother or sisters and numerous cousins nephews and nieces.

“Further announcements will be made by the family.

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

Ikokwu was the Second Republic Chairman of the Nigerian Peoples Party, NPP in old Anambra State, and leader chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra.