Former Imo Deputy Governor Is Dead

A former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Dr. Douglas Acholonu is dead.

Details of his death were not available as at the time of filing this report.

A family source said he died at a hospital at Mgbirichi in Ohaji/Egbema LGA.

Acholonu, who served as Deputy to Late Governor Evan Enwerem during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida,  was said to have been ill for a long period.

Acholonu is the second deputy governor of Imo State who has passed on.

Ebere Udeagu, who was deputy to Governor Achike Udenwa, had died last year.