Ohanaeze Ndigbo is in mourning following the death of its President-General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday. The news was confirmed by the Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Alex Ogbonnia, in a statement to journalists in Enugu.
“It is a somber day for Ndigbo. It is true—Ahaeji aga Mba is gone,” Ogbonnia said. He added that while an official statement from Ohanaeze Ndigbo is forthcoming, the loss of Chief Iwuanyanwu has deeply affected the organization.
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, aged 82, was appointed President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo on April 20, 2023, following the death of his predecessor, Prof. George Obiozor. Iwuanyanwu’s death marks the second time a President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has passed away while in office.
Iwuanyanwu was a distinguished Nigerian businessman, politician, and philanthropist, widely recognized for his substantial contributions across various sectors.
