Prominent Igbo leader, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, dies at 82

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has passed away at the age of 82.

His death was confirmed in a statement by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, on Thursday.

According to the statement, Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness.

The deceased was a renowned Igbo leader and held various positions, including President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and President of the Owerri Peoples Assembly.

The statement 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 the Owerri Peoples Assembly.”

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

The family, however, disclosed that Iwuanyanwu’s burial details will be revealed later, after due consultations.