Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has died at the age of 82.
Beyond Boders reports that his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, confirmed his death, saying his father passed away on Thursday after a short illness.
The Iwuanyanwu family, from Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, shared this news in a statement. They said, “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.”
Chief Iwuanyanwu leaves behind his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, as well as many children and grandchildren. The family will announce the burial details later.
Chief Iwuanyanwu was born on September 4, 1942, to Pa Bernard Iwuanyanwu and Madam Hulder Iwuanyanwu. He was a well-known Nigerian politician and businessman and was considered one of the richest Igbo men in the country.
He became the 11th President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo on April 20, 2023, after George Obiozor, who led the organization for two years and died on December 29, 2022.
