The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed shock over the death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
He made this known in a statement released by his media office on Friday.
The statement read thus: “I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Chief (Dr) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
“He was a man whose name was renowned for uprightness, firmness, and industry. He was an astute businessman, philanthropist and consummate politician.
“I join the multitude of his admirers to sympathize with his immediate family and pray to the Almighty to grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss of a patriarch.
“My condolences also go to the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, which he led with distinction until he breathed his last, and also the government and people of Imo State.
*He will be sorely missed. May his soul rest in peace.”
