Former Governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha has joined thousands of bereaved Nigerians in mourning the demise of elder statesman and president general of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, Chief Dr Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu.
Gatekeepers News reports that Ihedioha expressed grief over Chief Iwuanyanwu who died in the early hours of Thursday 25 July 2024. through a statement released on Friday.
According to the statement; Chief Iwuanyanwu lived a fulfilled life of accomplishment in business, politics, church, sports, and community leadership. He was outstanding in many respects and a role model to many.
It further noted that, as president general of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, he raised the bars of leadership and was truly a pathfinder and astute in various fields of endeavour.
Ihedioha added, “ 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”
