Ohanaeze Leader, Iwuanyanwu, Dies At 82

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Ohanaeze president-general, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead.

He passed on at the age of 82.
Iwunayanwu’s death was announced by his Umuohii Atta family of Ikeduru local government area Of Imo State,

It said, “We announce the demise of our patriarch Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo.

The family said Iwuanyanwu died yesterday during a brief illness. He was aged 82.
In a statement signed by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, on behalf of the family, he said the deceased was survived by his wife, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grandchildren, including Mrs Nwadiuto Iheakanwa, managing director of Champion Group of Newspapers.

He said the details of his burial will be announced later by the family after due consultations.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt commiserations to the family of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale condoled with the Imo State government, the friends and associates of the deceased, and Ndi Igbo over this irreparable loss.

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The president affirmed that Iwuanyanwu will always be remembered for his remarkable legacy.

Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed elder statesman and comfort to his family.

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