A Second Republic Politician, senior lawyer, Elder statesman and former President of Otu-Iwu, Chief Omenife Guy Ike Ikokwu, is dead.

The death of Ikokwu was announced by the past president of Otu-Iwu, Chief Emmanuel Chuks Ikokwu, on behalf of the head of the family of Chief Ugonna Ogonna Ikokwu in a statement made available to TheNigeriaLawyer.

“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 4 children and grandchildren, 7 siblings and numerous cousins nephews and nieces.

Further announcements will be made by the family.

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

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