Elder statesman and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead.
He died Thursday at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
He was to be 82 by September 4, this year.
When the business mogul turned 81 last year, his New Owerri palatial home was a hive of activities as he marked the birthday.
Iwuanyanwu had wished a very sober and reflective birthday because of the mood of the country, hence did not extend invitation to anybody, but behold, it was an out-pour of emotions as dignitaries of diverse backgrounds from various locations gathered to show love and solidarity to the pre-eminent Igbo Ieader.
Widely called by his chieftaincy title of Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo, he became President General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, on April 20, 2023, after the demise of the occupant, Prof. George Obiozor.
A national officer of Ohanaeze who wished not to be mentioned confirmed the incident.
Another source, a highly placed Igbo leader described the death as devastating, nothing that he died when his services were needed most by Ndigbo and Nigeria.
He said that they were waiting for Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma to make the official announcement.
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