Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has been reported dead. He died on Thursday at the age of 82, after a brief illness.
Chief Iwuanyanwu who was born in September 1942, was elected the leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo on April 30, 2023 after the death of his predecessor, Professor George Obiozor.
“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 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.”
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