JUST IN: Ohanaeze president, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead

Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, has died.

A statement released by his family signed by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu said he died at the age of 82 after a brief illness.

 "THE IWUANYANWU FAMILY OF UMUOHII ATTA, IN IKEDURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE ANNOUNCES THE DEMISE OF OUR PATRIACH ENGR CHIEF EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA IWUANYANWU-AHAEJIAGAMBA NDIGBO," the statement said.

"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 IWUANYANWU IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE LADY PRINCESS FRANCES IWUANYANWU, MANY CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN INCLUDING DR MRS NWADIUTO IHEAKANWA – MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHAMPION GROUP OF NEWSPAPERS. DETAILS OF THE BURIAL

"WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER BY THE FAMILY AFTER DUE CONSULTATIONS."

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