2023 Abia APGA gov candidate Gregory Ibe is dead
The 2023 Abia governorship candidate of APGA and founder of Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Gregory Ibe, is dead after battling health challenges. Read More:…
Gregory Ibe ran as the All Progressives Grand Alliance's governorship candidate in Abia State during the 2023 general election, one of several contenders who sought to lead the state before Alex Otti of the Labour Party emerged victorious. Beyond politics, Ibe was widely known as the founder of Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), a private institution in Abia State, and for his involvement in education and philanthropic ventures in the South-East region.
His death has drawn tributes from across Abia's political class, including Governor Alex Otti and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, reflecting Ibe's standing beyond party lines. Coverage across outlets is consistent in attributing his death to prolonged ill health, though details such as the exact date, place of death, and burial arrangements have not yet been made public.