Ex-Vice President, Alex Ekwueme Collapses, Goes Into Coma

Dr. Alex Ekwueme, a second republic Vice-President, has reportedly fallen into coma after collapsing in his living room.

Punch reports that Ekwueme has been admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of Memfys Hospital for Neurosurgery in Enugu State.

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The newspaper quoted a source as saying, “He (Ekwueme) was trying to get something from the table when he suddenly collapsed and immediately someone raised the alarm, we proceeded to revive him while cautious enough not to attract neighbours.

“When it became obvious that he had lapsed into coma, we rushed him to a hospital (unnamed) in GRA (Government Reserved Area), but we were referred to Memphys Hospital by medical consultants who had critically examined his condition.”

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who reportedly visited the former Vice President at the hospital, broke out in tears.

“My namesake, Ifeanyichukwu, do not leave us now! Even if you must go, please wait to see your daughter become the deputy governor of Anambra State before you leave us,” Governor Ugwuanyi was quoted as saying.

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