Ohanaeze: Obasanjo, South-East Govs, Other Prominent Nigerians To Attend Iwuanyanwu’s Burial Ceremony

Prominent Nigerians, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and South-East governors, have confirmed their attendance at the burial of the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Naijaonpoint reports that the burial is scheduled for November 1 at his hometown in Attah, Imo State.

The Head of the Burial Planning Committee, Senator Ben Obi, disclosed that respected figures such as Yoruba leader, Ayo Adebanjo and other national stakeholders would be present to honour the late politician and businessman.

Obi, represented by Prof. Ike Ikechukwu, Chairman of the Media Sub-committee, emphasized that preparations and outreach to key dignitaries were underway.

He stated, “We have continued with the needed sensitization of respected elder statesmen and women, as well stakeholders friends and well-wishers within and outside the country.

“The South-East governors, in their last meeting, reaffirmed their resolve to give our leader the befitting and dignified exit rites he deserves.

“This is in addition to the support of national stakeholders and a Diaspora community that is currently organizing and projecting other activities in honour of Ahaejiagamba.

“As indicated in our earlier exchanges with the media, the series of activities lined up for this purpose will end with his final interment on the 1st of November, 2024.”