CITIZENS COMPASS –The death has been announced of the President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
His son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, disclosed this in a statement.
According to the statement, the 82-year-old publisher of Champion Newspaper died in Abuja on Thursday after struggling with illness.
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,” 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.”
The late Chief Iwuanyanwu was a celebrated icon of Ndigbo, and owned business interests, including a foremost media brand – Champion Newspapers.
He is survived by a widow, Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu,children and grandchildren.
