Edward Ikem Okeke
Comrade Dr. Edward Ikem Okeke, born Edward Ikemefuna Okeke II, (August 1, 1942 British Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria – July 2, 1995 Anambra State, Federal Republic of Nigeria) was a Soviet educated, left wing Nigerian politician, academic, and trade union Leader. He served as Deputy President of the Nigerian People's Redemption Party during the Nigerian second republic., and as a member of the governing board for the University of Sokoto, now Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He is survived by 3 sons and 3 daughters.
Dr. Edward Ikem Okeke was born to Sir Edward Ikem Okeke, a powerful landed gentry from Nnewi in southeastern Nigeria, and kinsman to Sir Louis Phillippe Odumegwu, father to Ojukwu Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who was President of the short lived Republic of Biafia.
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