The son of the President of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Ahaejiagamba Ndi-Igbo, Jide Iwuanyanwu in a statesment issued on Thursday evening, confirmed the demise of the iconic Igbo leader and patriarch.
It 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,” the statement read. “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.
” The late business mogul and Politician was born in September, 1942 in Umuohii, Ikeduru LGA, Imo state. He studied Civil Engineering in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was the 11th leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. His funeral arrangements will be announced by his family soon”.
