Alex Ekwueme Alive, Well, Family Debunks Death Rumour

The family of former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, has debunked reports that the elder statesman is dead.

Recall that Ekwueme, about a week ago, collapsed and was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of Memfys Hospital for Neurosurgery, Enugu State.

President Muhammadu Buhari thereafter approved immediate medical treatment for the former Vice-President, abroad.

Rumour mongers, however, claimed that the former vice president passed on during the weekend in a London hospital.

In a statement on Tuesday by the family spokesman, Mr. Uche Ezechukwu, the Ekwueme family said: “The wicked rumour making the rounds about the deterioration of the condition of Dr Alex Ekwueme is totally untrue.

“The truth is that elder statesman is alive and well. His condition is not only stabilizing but improving considerably.

“In fact, the former VP has moved from a stage of unconsciousness to a state whereby he now receives visitors, sits up and eats.

“It is also important to inform that Dr Ekwueme is yet to be taken abroad, as the necessary documentation and preliminary are on course and arrangements are being completed.

“Any statement I make on the elder statesman are impeccable and have full authentication of the family,” Ezechukwu said in the statement.