The Executors of the Last Will and Testament of Late Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo) have strongly denied reports alleging that the revered statesman barred his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Frances Iwuanyanwu, from remarrying. They described the claims as “false, malicious, and deeply disrespectful.”
In a statement issued and signed by Rt. Rev Emmanuel Madu, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka, Prince Lemmy Akakem, and Sir Bon Unachukwu, the Executors said, “We want to state unequivocally and for the records that this claim is entirely false and targeted at bringing the name of our revered departed statesman to disrepute and degrade his generational legacies.”
They stressed that “nowhere in the Last Will and Testament of Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo) was Chief (Mrs.) Frances Iwuanyanwu prohibited from remarrying. Such an assertion is not only factually incorrect but also deeply disrespectful to his memory and the legacy of love, dignity, and truth which he lived and died for. He was a loving, caring, and honourable man.”
The Executors expressed disappointment over the circulation of “false and misleading reports in the media, both electronic and print.”
They accused certain individuals of exploiting the family’s grief for “sensationalism and cheap publicity” at a time they should be allowed to mourn peacefully.
“It is both painful and unfortunate that during this period of mourning, some individuals have chosen to exploit the family’s grief by peddling sensationalism and distortion,” the statement read.
“Late Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu was a loving man who treated his family, especially Chief (Mrs.) Frances Iwuanyanwu, with dignity and respect. He deserves better in life and in death.” part of the statement read.
The Executors warned that these falsehoods are “not only an insult to the family, particularly Chief (Mrs.) Frances Iwuanyanwu, but a gross affront to the memory and dignity of our late revered statesman who is no longer here to speak for himself.”
They emphasized their commitment to defending his legacy and maintaining the unity and peace he cherished.
“Our revered departed statesman was a man of great Christian faith, filled with compassion, honour, and integrity,” they noted.
“The Last Will and Testament of Late Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu is a private document, prepared with care, love, and deep thoughtfulness, not only for his family but also for the people and causes closest to his heart.”
They further called on the public and media outlets to “respect his memory and refrain from amplifying and spreading harmful and unverified claims.”
According to them, the family remains united and focused, continuing the philanthropic and humanitarian work their patriarch dedicated his life to.
On a final note, the Executors issued a stern warning: “We will henceforth be watchful for comments which we may consider malicious, intended to ridicule the memory or degrade the legacy of Late Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu. We will not hesitate to challenge such comments and, working in concert with our lawyer, explore legal sanctions wherein we may ask for damages where applicable in court.” the statement concluded.
