Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Is Dead
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead.
It was gathered that he died at the age of 82 on Thursday after a brief illness.
This was revealed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late Chief Emmanuel.
According to the statement, “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.
“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 burial details will be announced later by the family after due consultations.
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