LAGOS JULY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has distanced itself from a viral social media statement claiming the group warned former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, and allegedly cautioned the North against supporting him.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the National Publicity Secretary of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, the group described the reports as false, misleading, and the handiwork of political mischief-makers.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo therefore wishes to use this opportunity to state in categorical and unambiguous terms that such a misleading and mischief-driven statement did not emanate from the dignified apex Igbo body,” the statement read.
Chukwu affirmed that the current leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, led by President-General Senator John Azuta Mbata, Deputy President-General Prince Okey Nwadinobi, and Secretary-General Emeka Sibeudu, would never issue such “ignominious” remarks.
Reiterating the organisation’s commitment to national development and Igbo unity, Chukwu added, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo is primarily committed to the general wellbeing of the Igbo nation and national development by extension through justice, fairness and equity.
“It is nevertheless non-partisan and has not in any way taken any stand on the 2027 presidential election or adopted any presidential candidate.”
He further called on the public and media outlets to disregard statements from those misusing the name of Ohanaeze for political gain.
Punch
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