The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has passed away.
His son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, confirmed the news.
In a statement, Jide mentioned that the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after 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, numerous children, and grandchildren.
The family announced that burial details would be provided later after proper consultations.
Born on September 4, 1942, to Pa Bernard Iwuanyanwu and Madam Hulder Iwuanyanwu of Umuohii Atta in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, he was a prominent Nigerian politician and businessman, known as one of the wealthiest Igbo men in the country.
Iwuanyanwu became the 11th President-General of the Igbo socio-cultural organization on April 20, 2023, succeeding George Obiozor, who led Ohanaeze Ndigbo for two years before passing away on December 29, 2022.
