Iwuanyanwu dies at 82
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo died on Thursday, one of his son , Jide Iwuanyanwu has said.
Jide said in a statement on Thursday that the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu passed away after a brief illness.
“The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo announces the demise of our patriarch, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo.
“Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Before his death, he was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly,” he said.
Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grandchildren.
Burial details will be announced later by the family after due consultations.
