Tag: OHANAEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE

Ohanaeze Rivers chapter endorses ex-IGP Okiro for President-General ‘s job

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Ohanaeze endorses Okiro

Rivers State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has endorsed former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, for the position of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The group made its endorsement Friday, ahead of the organisation’s upcoming election slated for January 10-11, 2025. The endorsement came on the heels of the zoning of the leadership position to Rivers State after the tenure of Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, who was appointed to complete the term of the Late businessman and politician, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who hailed from Imo State. Speaking at the event held in Port-Harcourt,…

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‘Ndigbo may support Tinubu in 2027 if Nnamdi Kanu is released’ – Ohanaeze

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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural  group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has stated that Ndigbo may vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027 if he frees the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo factional Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said this in a statement issued yesterday. According to him, the unconditional release of the IPOB leader would completely bury the widely-held view that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, hates the Igbo ethnic-nationality. The ex-Ohanaeze youth leader admonished the government to initiate a genuine and all-inclusive truce involving…

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2023: Ohanaeze Ndigbo rejects result of Presidential election

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has rejected the results of the February 25, 2023 Presidential election, declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). Recall that on Wednesday, March 1, INEC declared Tinubu as the winner of the election. However, in an issued statement released, the National Vice President of the organisation, Damian Okeke-Ogene, said the results released were marred by “monumental irregularities” and the failure of the commission to follow its guidelines in conducting the election. The Ohanaeze said, “With voting and declaration of results over, other processes will follow. I…

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo mourns its President-General, George Obiozor

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The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has formally announced the death of its President-General Professor George Obiozor. The organisation, in an issued statement yesterday, described Obiozor as a “great achiever and perfect gentleman of immense proportions.” In the statement titled: ‘Igbo titan bows out’, issued by its National Public Secretary, Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the group said the “most endearing of the Obiozor mystique can be summarised in character; the courage of his convictions, steadfastness and uncompromising commitment to his goals.” “It is with pain and sorrow in our…

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S’East Sit-At-Home: Ohanaeze seeks arrest of perpetrator, Simon Ekpa

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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has threatened to sue those responsible for the pandemonium, destruction of public properties, killings, and civil unrest in the South-East. The Igbo group said that the perpetrators will face the consequences of their alleged actions, the incitement of chaos, and their contributions towards the insecurity challenges in the region. Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in an issued statement, said, “Ndigbo has identified Simon Ekpa as the instigator of the current killings in Imo State, the destruction of public properties in Enugu State…

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Ohanaeze to Buhari in Imo: ‘Igbo’s need justice, equity, fairness’

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The Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday told President Muhammadu Buhari that the Igbo nation is committed to the Nigerian project and desires a country that provides the South-East people the platform and opportunities to contribute their utmost best to the growth of Nigeria. Its President-General, Ambassador George Obiozor, stated this at the luncheon reception of President Buhari during his one day official visit to Imo State. The Ohanaeze also told the President that Ndigbo both at home and in the Diaspora seek justice, equity and fairness, adding that…

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2023: Ohanaeze declares support for Peter Obi, Labour Party

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has declared support for the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, for president come 2023. It stated this in an issued press statement commending Nigerians, especially the youths on their recent efforts to end voters’ apathy and take back Nigeria in 2023. The group however urged Igbo leadership to openly endorse the Obi’s Labour Party in 2023, as he is the newest political tsunami sweeping across the country. The statement was signed by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro and made available to newsmen in Abakaliki. The…

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2023 Presidential Primaries: Ohanaeze Ndigbo issues strong warning to Atiku, PDP

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has issued a strong warning to a presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) concerning the 2023 general elections. This is in reaction to Atiku’s somewhat boastful stance of winning the PDP’s presidential ticket. Atiku was asked when he would declare for Presidency. He confidently answered, saying “Have I ever lost the ticket? We will let you know when it’s time”. According to Ohanaeze, “any promotion of the northern continuation in power after 8 years of President Muhammadu Buhari would be seen as…

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Amaechi’s Daura title boost to Igbo Presidency – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has described the turbaning of Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the ?an Amanar Daura, as a big boost to the realisation of Igbo presidency in 2023. In an issued statement by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in Kaduna yesterday,the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, which described the former Rivers State governor as as beloved son of the Igbo ‘nation’ and the battle-axes of Ndigbo, said Amaechi an asset to Ndigbo for the 2023 Project. The socio-cultural group said: “The new ?an Amanar Daura, Rt. Hon Chibuike…

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Nnamdi Kanu: Ohanaeze lauds court judgment, warns blackmailers

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, (OYC), has described the High Court judgment that went in the favour of Nnamdi Kanu as re-assuring. A High Court, sitting in Abia State, had awarded N1 billion against the Federal Government over the invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s country home. Reacting to the judgment, the President-General of OYC, Okwu Nnabuike said the decision of the court showed that there was still hope in Nigeria. According to him, the court verdict came at a time when many people were no longer given a chance to…

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