Akeredolu, Five Other Top Nigerian Politicians Who Died In 2023

Undoubtedly, the death of prominent politicians in 2023 left a significant void in Nigeria’s political landscape. These individuals made huge contributions to Nigerian politics and left behind a lasting impact.

In this article, Naija News highlights some top politicians who died in 2023.

1. Rotimi Akeredolu: The news about the death of the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, broke on Wednesday, December 27, after a prolonged battle with Leukaemia and prostate cancer.

The ailment had made Akeredolu incapacitated for several months.

2. Ghali Na’abba: Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na” Abba, also died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27 2023,  in an Abuja hospital following a brief illness.

3. Oyinbo Chukwu: The Labour Party’s Enugu East senatorial candidate, Oyibo Chukwu, was shot dead when his vehicle was attacked and later set ablaze a few days before the National Assembly election.

4. Chukwuemeka Ezeife: Former Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, had his last breath at the age of 85 years on Thursday, December 15 at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja.

Chukwuemeka Ezeife

5. Uchenna Ikonne: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia state, Uchenna Ikonne, died on Wednesday, January 25.

Ikonne, who was a professor and former vice chancellor of the Abia State University Uturu, died at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness.

6. Stella Effah-Attoe: The national woman leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Stella Effah-Attoe, passed on Sunday, October 29, after a brief illness.