Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has passed away at the age of 82.
His son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Chief Iwuanyanwu died on July 25, 2024, after a brief illness.
The statement from the Iwuanyanwu family read: “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.”
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, along with many children and grandchildren.
The statement added that the family will announce the burial details later after consulting with relatives.
KanyiDaily recalls that Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu replaced George Obiozor as the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo in April 2023.
