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Ohanaeze Ndigbo President Iwuanyanwu dies at 82

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has been confirmed dead at the age of 82.

It was gathered that Iwuanyanwu, the Champion Newspaper publisher, died after a brief illness in the early hours of Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Iwuanyanwu’s son, Jide Iheakanwa, announced his demise via a statement on Thursday.

The statement read: “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our Patriach Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo.

“Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness. He was aged 82.

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“Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.

“Chief Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grandchildren including Dr Nwadiuto Iheakanwa – Managing Director, Champion Group of Newspapers.

“Details of the burial will be announced later by the family after due consultations.

“Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was born on September 4, 1942, to Pa Bernard Iwuanyanwu and Madam Hulder Iwuanyanwu of Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State

“An astute businessman and consummate politician, Iwuanyanwu attended University of Nigeria Nsukka, among other institutions.

“He was at various times a member of the then All Peoples Party (APP) and later, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was the chairman of Hardel and Enic, a civil construction company.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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