A former Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Emeka Ihedioha, has expressed sadness and pains over the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
Iwuanyanwu, elder statesman, prominent Igbo son, business man, entrepreneur, politician, was, until his passing on Thursday, 25th, July, 2024, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Mourning Iwuanyanwu’s death, Ihedioha, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, in a personally signed statement, extolled Iwuanyanwu’s “remarkable life, marked by numerous accomplishments in business, politics, the Church, sports and community leadership.”
“I received with great pain the news of the passing of our revered leader, elder statesman and the president general of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, Chief Dr Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, MFR, OFR, CFR, KSC (Ahaejiagamba Ndi Igbo), in the early hours of Thursday 25th July.
“Remarkably, Chief Iwuanyanwu lived a fulfilled life of accomplishment in business, politics, the church, sports and community leadership. He was outstanding in many respects and a role model to many.
“As President General of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, it is worthy to note that he raised the bars of leadership. He was truly a pathfinder and astute in various fields of endeavour.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu unarguably died as a patriot and a true defender of his people. He stands out as one of the very few Nigerians with triple National honours and was indeed a Pan-Nigerian. He will be greatly missed.
“On behalf of my family, I extend my condolences to the Iwuanyanwu family, Ndi Imo, Ohaneze Ndi Igbo and the entire Igbo race.
“Ahaejiagamba Ndi Igbo, may your soul rest in peace. Amen.
