By Amaechi Agbo, Enugu

The President General of Ohanézè Ndígbo Social Cultural Group, Emmanuel Iwunyanu is Dead.

Chief Iwunyanu died on Thursday morning in Abuja at the age of 82.

This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late business mogul cum politician.

According to the statement, the 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.”

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

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

ESUT Monitor can report that the late business mogul and Politician was born in September 1942 in Umuohii, Ikeduru LGA, Imo state.

He studied Civil Engineering in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He was the 11th leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. He is survived by a wife and Children.