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Ohanaeze President General, Iwuanyanwu dies at 82

President General of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead.

Iwuanyanwu, it was learnt, passed away the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Thursday after a brief illness. He was 82 years old.

He is the second President General of Ohanaeze to die in quick succession. The octogenarian’s demise was confirmed in a statement by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, on July 25.

“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 Owerri Peoples Assembly,” Jide wrote.

Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, children and grandchildren. The statement disclosed that the burial details will be announced later by the family after due consultations.

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