Breaking: President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Iwuanyanwu is Dead
Oluwasegun SanusiJuly 25, 20241 Mins read774 
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.
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