The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu is dead.
Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness at the age of 82 years.
His son, Jude Iwuanyanwu, confirmed the death of the elder statesman in a statement mourning the loss of the celebrated icon of Ndigbo, who had diverse business interests, including ownership of Champion Newspapers.
“The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.”
Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grandchildren.
The statement stated that the burial details will be announced later by the family after due consultations.
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