Babatope Okeowo 
President-General of the Association of Ndi Eze Ndi Igbo in the Diaspora, Eze Gregory Iloerika, has described the deaths of Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, and Senator Ifeanyi Uba, a great loss to the Igbo nation.
Iwuanyanwu was the President-General of Ohanaeze, the Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation while Uba was the Senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly.
Eze Iloerika noted that the demise of these two icons, in very quick succession, has brought sorrow, pain, and anguish to Ndi Igbo, everywhere they live.
In his statement, Iloehika described Engr Iwuanyanwu as a benevolent father and an effective leader who was able to reconcile many aggrieved leaders
Of Ndi Igbo, both at home and in the Diaspora, within one year in office.
He asserted that Iwuanyanwu superintended Ohanaeze in an environment of peace and cohesion, declaring that posterity will not forget his illustrious service to Ndi Igbo.
He noted that Engr. Iwuanyanwu was pragmatic in his navigation and projection of the interests of Ndi Igbo in the complex Nigerian State.
On the death of Uba, Iloehirika noted that Ndi Igbo, and indeed all Nigerians, have lost an enterprising ebullient, and . charismatic leader.
He lamented that both leaders are leaving when Igbos needed them most and are still mourning the deaths of three former President- General of Ohanaeze in the persons of Prof George Obiozor, Prof Ben Nwabueze, and Prof Joe Irukwu.
Eze Iloerika said that it would be difficult to replace them.
