The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, has joined many to mourn the death of the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Iwuanyanwu, stating that he was an icon of national unity.
Iwuanyawu, a business Mogul, died on Thursday at the age of 82 years.
Ganduje, in statement from his Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment, Chief Oliver Okpala described his death as huge loss.
According to him, “Chief Iwuanyanwu was an influential figure with exceptional leadership qualities, uncanny patriotic spirit and an undying dedication to the good of the Igbo nation and all Nigerians”
“His impact on the socio-political and economic landscape of Nigeria are unquantifiable.
“He belonged to the great league of the likes of Late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Chief MKO Abiola as he founded the Champion Newspapers and was owner of several other businesses, entrepreneurial outfits, and philanthropic endeavours.
“As the leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, he was an exemplary leader on all fronts, both about Igbo interest and Nigeria’s wellbeing.
“I pray that Almighty Allah grants the family the fortitude to bear this huge loss. Iwuanyanwu was a nationalist in and out.
“Even as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo he was not an ethnic leader. He exuded national love and unity till the very last minutes of his life.
“His hands of friendship was always outstretched, he was a visionary and a believer in the Nigerian dream. Our nation will sorely miss him”.
Dr. Ganduje extends his deep condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and associates of Chief Iwuanyanwu, Ndigbo across the country and beyond as well as the nation in general.
“Indeed as I reflect on his life and times, I make bold to say that the great Igbo representational icon of national unity has gone home. May God give us other worthy Igbo sons and daughters to fill this great void”.
