Key Points:
- Chief Iwuanyanwu’s Will bans his wife from remarrying if she wants to keep her inheritance.
- His children got properties in Owerri, Abuja, and London.
- One of his houses was donated for charity purposes through a public trust.
More than one year after the death of respected elder statesman and Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader, Chief (Engr.) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the full details of his Will have finally been made public. The Will, read out by the administrator Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN), has left many surprised — especially by one strict condition tied to his wife’s inheritance.
Chief Iwuanyanwu, who died in 2023, carefully shared his properties among his wife, children, and other loved ones. But hidden in the pages of his Will was a rule that has sparked public debate.
Wife Gets “Legacy House” — But On One Condition
Chief Iwuanyanwu left his grand house on Port Harcourt Road in Owerri, known as “Legacy House,” to his wife, Lolo Frances Chinonyerem Enwerem. He also gave her full control of Magil Furniture, a business once run by his late first wife, Eudora.
She was further given shares in three major property locations in Owerri: Orji, Works Layout, and Naze. These places are well-known and considered valuable.
But there was one major rule. According to the Will, if Lolo Frances ever chooses to remarry, she will lose every single property Chief Iwuanyanwu gave her.
This part of the Will shocked many, raising questions about love, loyalty, and control even after death.
Family Properties Shared Fairly Among Children
Chief Iwuanyanwu had children from previous relationships, and he made sure each of them got a fair share.
His son by Lolo Frances received his official house in Abuja. The family’s London property is to be sold. Out of the money made, 60% will pay for the education of his youngest son. 30% goes to his first son, Jide, while 10% will help Ezinne, who currently lives in the London house, to find a new place.
Another important gift was the Glass House near Orji flyover. Chief Iwuanyanwu instructed that this special property should be put into a public trust. A board of directors will manage it, and its income will go to charity.
More Properties and Unfinished Plans
Aside from what he listed in the Will, Chief Iwuanyanwu still owned 15 more properties across Nigeria. These were not included in the final Will. Family sources say he might have been too ill to finalise what to do with them.
However, his five children said they felt proud and thankful. They called their father fair and kind, even in death.
This story of love, legacy, and loyalty continues to spark conversations across the country. Even in death, Chief Iwuanyanwu has left behind not just wealth, but strong messages for those he cared about most.
