He had been sick for a while and was receiving treatment at a united Kingdom (UK) hospital. Some months ago, rumour about his death has spread throughout the Eastern region, but was quickly dispelled by his wife, Bianca and the Governor of Anambra State, Gov Peter Obi.
But a reliable source confirmed that His death was confirmed in a statement by the family titled :DIM CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU IS DEAD signed by Ojukwu’s son, Chukwuemeka.“After a protracted and brave fight against stroke, the People’s General, Ikemba Nnewi, Dikedioranma Ndigbo, Odenigbo Ngw, Ezeigbo Gburugburu, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu died in the early hours of yesterday in London.