Fresh controversy has emerged following the de.ath and burial of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, as members of his family claim they are still demanding answers about the circumstances surrounding his passing
In a statement shared on Instagram on Thursday, the actor’s cousin, David Ekubo, alleged that several aspects of Alexx’s de.ath remain unexplained and that close family members were not adequately informed throughout the process.
Alexx d!ed on May 11 at the age of 40 after battling stage 4 kidney cancer. He was laid to rest last week in his ancestral home in Arochukwu, Abia State, after funeral activities held in both Lagos and his hometown.
However, David said the family has concerns about how events unfolded before and after the actor’s de.ath.
He further alleged that family members were not promptly informed of Alexx’s death and claimed that the relative who received the actor’s remains from the mortuary was not allowed to view the body.
The statement reads:
“With grave pain, heaviness and sorrow, the family of Ikenna Alex Ekubo advises the public that the events leading up to his passing have been unclear,” the statement reads.
“The Ekubo family were not informed that he passed on the 11th of May, the Ekubo who officially received Alex’s body from the mortuary was not allowed to view the body.”
“Amongst other important facts the Ekubo family did not approve the wearing of white for what seemed to be a celebration of life for a 40year old Alex Ekubo whose life was suddenly cut short.”
“The Ekubo family are yet to receive answers on how and why Alex passed away suddenly.
“Alex Ekubo’s only biological sibling @omaalex3 and biological mother who are alive and well are yet to be formally updated about the circumstances surrounding the untimely and suspicious passing of Alex.”
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