By Austin Ogwuda
THE President General of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo World wide and prominent political figure Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead.
Aged 82, Iwuanyanwu passed today (Thursday).
Confirming his demise, his son Jide Iwuanyanwu, in a terse statement today made available to reporters in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, said “the Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo state announces the demise of our Patrich Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was president General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife lady Princess Iwuanyanwu many children and grandchildren including Dr Mrs Nwadiuto Iheakanwa managing Director Champion Newspapers details of the burial will be announced later by the family after due consultation”, the statement read.
