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Ohanaeze President-General Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Dies at 82

The President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu, has died at the age of 82 after a brief illness, his family announced on Thursday.

“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.”

Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grandchildren.

The statement stated that the family would announce the burial details later after due consultations.

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