Obasanjo, Adebanjo To Attend Iwuanyanwu’s Burial

Senator Ben Obi, head of burial planning committee, announced Saturday that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and foremost Yoruba leader, Ayo Adebanjo, are among prominent Nigerians who have indicated interest to attend the burial of the late President-General of Ọhanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Iwuanyanwu, an entrepreneur and politician, would be buried on November 1 at his country home in Attah, Imo State.

Obi, who once represented Anambra Central Senatorial District, told newsmen in Abuja that governors from the five southeastern states have also pledged to support and attend the burial.

“We have continued with the needed sensitisation of respected elder statesmen and women, as well as 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,” said Obi who was represented at the event by Professor Ike Ikechukwu.

The Senator described Iwuanyanwu as a gift by God to Ndigbo, the country and to the world in general who touched many lives, communities and sectors in his long and eventful life.

“He invested heavily in nation building, group cohesion and the struggle for equity in our national life,” he said.

The President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Chris Isiguzo, described the late Igbo leader as a worthy Nigerian who should be celebrated by all.

Isiguzo said that the late elder statesman was the best president Nigeria ever had.

He described Iwuanyanwu as a patriotic Nigerian who impacted positively on the lives of many Nigerians.