The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead.

Thelagostimes gathered that chief Iwuanyanwu died in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Thursday.

A statement released by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu, revealed that 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness.

“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,” he added.

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

The statement stated that the burial details would be announced later by the family after due consultations.