Ohaneze Ndigbo President General Dies at 82

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

His death was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by his son, Jide.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.

Further describing him as an accomplished businessman and notable politician, the President, in a release issued by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, condoled with the Imo State Government, the friends and associates of the deceased, and Ndi Igbo “over this irreparable loss.”President Tinubu affirmed that Chief Iwuanyanwu would always be remembered for his remarkable legacy, and prayed for the repose of his soul.On his part, former President Muhammadu Buhari, also described the passing of Iwuanyanwu as a sad event for Nigeria, even as he highlighting his contributions to journalism, sports, politics and nation-building.

In a release issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari said, “He was a visionary who revolutionised the nation’s media and sports. He made notable strides in the media industry, construction, sports, business, and politics.“I had several opportunities to interact with him to know about his passionate commitment to the unity, peaceful coexistence, and the development of Nigeria.“His rich contributions have left indelible memories on the media, sports, politics, and business where he made extraordinary achievements.“My condolences to his family, friends and associates, and the entire people of the South-east. His death is a loss to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the former president said.

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