By THE President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has passed.
His son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, confirmed the development on Thursday.
According to a statement, Jide said the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu passed after a brief illness.
“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,” the statement read.
Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children, and grandchildren.
The statement added that the burial details would be announced later by the family after due consultations.
The late Iwuanyanwu was born on September 4, 1942, to Pa Bernard Iwuanyanwu and Madam Hulder Iwuanyanwu of Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State.
He was a Nigerian politician and businessman, considered one of the richest Igbo men in the country.
The business tycoon emerged as the 11th President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation on April 20, 2023 and has been in the forefront of seeking amnesty for Nnamdi Kanu from the stranglehold of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Iwuanyanwu succeeded George Obiozor, who led the Ọhanaeze Ndigbo for two years, but also passed, on December 29, 2022.
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