The last will and testament of the late elder statesman and former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief (Engr. Dr.) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has reportedly been read to his family nearly one year after his passing and it allegedly contains a controversial clause.

Chief Iwuanyanwu, who died on July 25, 2024, at the age of 82, had a storied personal life. He was first married to Lady Eudora Nnenna Ozinyereaku Iwuanyanwu for over 40 years until her death in 2011 at age 63. In 2013, two years after Eudora’s passing, he married then 26-year-old Frances Chinonyerem Enwerem. Their union produced a son.

According to TheWill News Media, which claims to have obtained the contents of the will, the document was executed by legal luminary Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN) and outlines how the prominent businessman’s estate is to be shared among his immediate family and other beneficiaries.

Among the notable provisions is the bequest of the “Legacy House” on Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, to Frances. However, she is expressly barred from selling the property. Additionally, she inherits Magil Furniture a business previously managed by Iwuanyanwu’s late first wife as well as partial ownership of real estate assets located in Orji, Works Layout, and Naze in Imo State.

A particularly contentious clause in the will states that should Frances choose to remarry, she will automatically forfeit all of these inheritances.

The couple’s son has been granted full ownership of the family’s residence in Abuja.

Regarding the London property, the will directs that it be sold, with the proceeds distributed as follows: 60% toward the education of Iwuanyanwu’s youngest son, 30% to his first son, Jide, and 10% to Ezinne, the current occupant, to assist with her relocation.

In a move reflecting his commitment to philanthropy, Iwuanyanwu instructed that the "Glass House" near the Orji flyover be converted into a public trust. An independent board will oversee its use for charitable and community-focused initiatives.

The rest of the estate, including various valuable properties across Abuja, Imo, and other locations in Nigeria, has reportedly been distributed equitably among the late Chief’s five children.