The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has described the death of the Ohanaeze President General Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as shocking and said he was a bridge builder who would be remembered for so many positives.
Obi writing on his X handle said “I am greatly disheartened by the death of an elder statesman and President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. “The devastating reports of his death have left all who knew him heartbroken.
“He was not just a father to many, but a bridge builder who remained committed to the peaceful coexistence of the nation. He was undoubtedly a deeply patriotic Nigerian whose desire for justice, equity, progress and development of the nation transcended tribal boundaries.