The Senate president aspirant made this know through a press statement he released on his verified social media pages.

The wife, Ifeoma, reportedly died of an undisclosed illness at the age of 61in the US.

He writes:

With a heavy heart and pain, we announce the passing on to eternal glory of Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu aged 61 years.

She was a woman of virtue who was committed to the service of God and humanity.

A memorial service in her honour is scheduled to hold in the United States of America (USA).

Please remember her and loved ones in prayers at this difficult period.

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.