The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has died.
Jide Iwuanyanwu, the late Chief Emmanuel’s son, verified this in a statement released on Thursday.
According to the announcement, Iwuanyanwu, 82, died on Thursday following a brief illness.
“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, and several children and grandchildren.
According to the statement, the family will reveal the burial details later after proper consultations.
