25th July 2024, NewsOrient
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Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President – General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, is dead. He died today, Thursday 25th July 2024 after a brief illness.

A statement today, Thursday, signed by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, formerly announced the death of the elder statesman. He was aged 82.

The statement reads:
“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.”

Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grandchildren.

The statement said family will announce the burial details later.

~ NewsOrient