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IWUANYANWU’S WILL SHOCKS PUBLIC WITH REMARRIAGE CLAUSE FOR WIFE

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The late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has left behind a will that has sparked controversy with its condition barring his wife, Lolo Frances, from remarrying. According to the document released on June 16, 2025, and managed by Will administrator Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN), Frances stands to inherit several valuable properties, including the iconic “Legacy House” on Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, but with strict conditions. The “Legacy House” must never be sold, as specified in the will. Additionally, Frances received ownership of Magil Furniture, once run by Iwuanyanwu’s late first wife, Eudora, and partial ownership of real estate holdings in Orji, Works Layout, and Naze in Imo State. However, if Frances remarries, she will automatically forfeit all these properties. Iwuanyanwu’s children have described their father’s final instructions as “honorable and just”. The Abuja residence has been willed to their son, while the London property is slated for sale. The proceeds from the sale will be divided, with 60% allocated to the education of Iwuanyanwu’s youngest son, 30% to his first son, Jide, and 10% to Ezinne, who currently resides in the property, to aid in securing a new home. A notable philanthropic gesture in the will is the decision to convert the “Glass House” near the Orji flyover into a public trust managed by an independent board, dedicated to charitable and community causes. Other valuable assets located in Abuja, Imo, and across Nigeria have been fairly allocated among his five children. The public remains divided over the remarriage clause, with some viewing it as a reflection of cultural values and legacy preservation, while others see it as a betrayal of autonomy. Efforts to reach Frances and the Iwuanyanwu children for comments have not yielded responses as of press time.