Former Vice Presient of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme has been admitted in hosp[ital after he  collapsed at his residence in Enugu.

Reports say Ekwueme went into coma soon after he collapsed around 2 a.m. on Saturday and is currently receiving treatmen at the Intensive Care Unit of Memphys Hospital for Neurosurgery located  the Trans-Ekulu area of the city.

A family member was quoted as saying: “He was trying to get something from the table when he suddenly collapsed and immediately someone raised alarm and we proceeded to revive him while being cautious enough not to attract neighbours.

“When it became obvious that he had lapsed into coma, we rushed him to a hospital in the Government Reservation Area, but we were referred to Memphys Hospital by medical consultants who had critically examined his condition.

“When there was no sign of improvement on Monday afternoon, we rallied round and informed the former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, who is like a son and he has been making plans to fly him overseas.”

Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi was reported to have broken into tears on seeing the condition of the 85-year-old Ekwueme when he visited him at the hospital.