By Amofokhai Williams
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of the Ohanaeze Indigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday at the age of 81.
The Alarmee reports that Jide Iwuanyanwu, his son announced his death in a statement, saying billionaire businessman died on Thursday after a brief illness.
The statement said the Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo state announced the demise of their patriarch, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife Lady Princess Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grand children, including Dr Mrs Nwadiuto Iheakanwa -Managing Director, Champion Group of newspapers. Details of the burial will be announced later by the family after due consultations,” the statement said.
Iwuanyanwu was a Nigerian politician and businessman, considered one of the richest Igbo men in Nigeria.
He was the 11th President General of Ohanaeze Indigbo after the death of Prof. George Obiozor.
Iwuanyanwu was the founder of Champions newspaper and also the founder of Iwuanyanwu Nationale Football Club now Heartland Football Club.
