Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has passed away at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on Thursday in a statement released by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu.

The statement read: “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 passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness. He served as the 11th President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and was also the President of the Owerri Peoples Assembly.

A respected businessman and politician, Iwuanyanwu was born in September 1942 in Umuohii, Ikeduru LGA, Imo State. He leaves behind his wife, Frances Iwuanyanwu, as well as his numerous children and grandchildren.

The family has stated that funeral arrangements will be announced in due course, following necessary consultations.