June 16 – A year after the death of Chief (Engr.) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the renowned elder statesman and former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the contents of his Will have finally been made public.

The document was disclosed through his Will administrator, Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN), revealing how Chief Iwuanyanwu carefully planned the distribution of his estate among his wife, children, and other beneficiaries.

According to sources close to the family, Chief Iwuanyanwu’s Port Harcourt Road residence in Owerri, affectionately called “Legacy House,” was bequeathed to his wife, Lolo Frances. In a clear instruction, he specified that the property must never be sold.

Lolo Frances also inherited ownership of Magil Furniture, a business that was formerly managed by Iwuanyanwu’s late first wife, Eudora. Additionally, she was allocated shares in several landed properties located in Orji, Works Layout, and Naze — all within Owerri.

The Will also directed that his son inherit the official residence he owned in Abuja. Meanwhile, the family’s London property is to be sold, with 60% of the proceeds designated for the education of Iwuanyanwu’s youngest son. His first son, Jide, is set to receive 30%, while 10% is allocated to Ezinne, who currently resides in the property, to enable her to secure alternative accommodation.

A notable feature of the Will is the establishment of a public trust for the Glass House near the Orji flyover. The property will be managed by a board of directors and dedicated to charitable purposes.

Several other properties across Abuja, Imo, and different regions of Nigeria were distributed fairly among his five children. Reports indicate that the children expressed joy and gratitude, reflecting their father’s fairness, honour, and compassion.

Interestingly, the elder statesman reportedly left 15 properties out of the estate, possibly due to an ongoing illness that hindered final decisions on those assets.

The Will also contains a unique condition: if his wife, Lolo Frances, chooses to remarry, she would forfeit all properties willed to her.

At the time of this report, efforts to reach Lolo Frances and the children for comments have been unsuccessful.