The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed deep sorrow over the death of its President-General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday.
Alex Ogbonnia, the Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, confirmed the sad news to journalists in Enugu.
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“Today is a bad day for Ndigbo. It’s true! Ahaeji aga Mba is gone.
“Ohanaeze is yet to issue an official statement on the demise of our President-General, Chief Iwuanyanwu, but he is gone,” Ogbonnia said.
Chief Iwuanyanwu, aged 82, was elected President-General of the apex Igbo cultural organization on April 20, 2023, succeeding Prof. George Obiozor, who also passed away while in office.
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Daily Gazette recalls that Iwuanyanwu was the second President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo to die in office, following his predecessor Obiozor.
Iwuanyanwu was a prominent Nigerian businessman, politician, and philanthropist known for his significant contributions to various sectors.
