Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, passed away on Thursday after a brief illness at the age of 82.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The news was confirmed by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, in a statement on Thursday.
“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.”
Before his passing, Chief Iwuanyanwu was the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and the President of Owerri Peoples Assembly. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in the leadership of the Igbo socio-cultural organization.
