Breaking: President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Iwuanyanwu is Dead
Oluwasegun SanusiJuly 25, 20241 Mins read862 
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has passed away at the age of 82.
His son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, confirmed the news in a statement released today.
The statement detailed that Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, following 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, the statement read.
Chief Iwuanyanwu, a respected leader and influential figure in the Igbo community, also served as the President of the Owerri Peoples Assembly.
The family has announced that burial details will be released following due consultations.
Read: Southern Borno Women Supports Ndume, Vow to Stage Naked Protest at National Assembly
About The Author
Related Articles
MultiChoice Pumps GH¢200 Million Into Ghana’s Creative Industry
MultiChoice Ghana has invested more than GH¢200 million into the country’s creative...
FIFA Confirms DR Congo Playoff Spot, Ending Nigeria’s World Cup Dream
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have come...
Ghanaians to Travel to St Kitts and Nevis Without Visa
Ghanaian citizens will soon be able to travel to the Caribbean nation...
Ghana Records Sharp Drop in Inflation, Lowest Since 2021
Ghana’s inflation rate dropped to 3.3 percent in February 2026, marking the...