Iwuanyanwu Archives

Jul

26

2024

Tribute To A Visionary Leader: Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (1942-2024)

Metro, News, PoliticsEmeka Kalu, Iwuanyanwu, Metro, Opinion, Politics

It is with profound sadness that I join the nation in mourning the loss of a true statesman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on [date]. As the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Iwuanyanwu left an indelible mark on Nigeria's political and journalistic landscape. A trailblazer in every sense, Chief Iwuanyanwu's remarkable career spanned multiple fields. He was a distinguished journalist, a successful newspaper administrator, and a seasoned politician who contested for the presidency in the First Republic under the National Republican Convention (NRC). As a founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), he played a pivotal role…

Dec

03

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Ohanaeze won’t defend illegality; Igbos pioneered modern Lagos.” – Iwuanyanwu

Business, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsIwuanyanwu, Metro, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has issued a warning to Igbos in Lagos State who are building structures without permission. According to Iwuanyanwu, Ohanaeze might have trouble defending Igbos who disobey Lagos building laws. He announced at a news conference that he had discovered that the land acquisition laws were broken by every house that was demolished. "According to the information I have from the government regarding the demolition of Igbo houses, some of the houses are built on roads and drainage lines," he remarked. The laws of the land must be followed. Request permission from the…

Aug

09

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Sea ports, new cities will soon arise in the Southeast – Iwuanyanwu

Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Economy, Iwuanyanwu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

Chief Iwuanyanwu, who revealed the information in a conversation with one of our correspondents on Monday night, asserted that the South East merited a working sea port in light of the region's significant investment and participation in trade and commerce. He expressed confidence that initiatives to involve the required parties in the idea would be effective. "We'll be constructing additional cities in Igbo land very soon. We also anticipate a seaport. Before I pass away, we want Igbo land to be beautiful and our children to be proud of Igbo territory". Chief Iwuanyanwu Chief Iwuanyanwu said Ohanaeze was dedicated to…

Apr

20

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emmanuel Iwuanyanu’s emergence illegal, not our President-General – Ohanaeze Elders Council

News, Opinion, PoliticsIwuanyanwu, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

A faction of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described the emergence of Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as the body’s President-General as unconstitutional and illegal. The Ohanaeze Elders Council, led by Prince Richard Ozobu, said the laid down process by the organization’s constitution was not followed in Iwuanyawu’s emergence. Recall that a delegation of the Imo Elders Council led by its Chairman, Cletus Ilomuanya, presented Iwuanyanwu to Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday. Iwuanyanwu’s appointment followed the death of the former Ohanaeze’s Secretary-General, George Obiozor. However, the Ozobu-led elders’ council wondered why the elder statesman would subject himself to such illegality when he was…