The Secretary General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro has described as unacceptable suspected moves to negotiate having a South East Governor as running mate to a Northern presidential candidate in the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said that clandestine activities aimed at negotiating alignment with the Igbo and Fulani leaders to position an incumbent South East Governor as the running mate to a Northern presidential candidate is without endowment of well meaning Southern people .
In a press statement made available to Daily Independent he stated that, “This strategic move seeks to exploit Northern discontent with the Federal Government to oppose President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. This subversive effort involves leveraging a faction of misguided Igbo Elders to engage with Northern counterparts, Fulani leaders, and Northern Monarchs”.
“Following their negotiation with Northern stakeholders in Adamawa , Kaduna and Bauchi between January and April 2024, discussions concerning a Northern Presidency and South East Vice Presidency for 2027 emerged”.
Isiguzoro alleged that the Ohaneze Reconciliation Committee committee, established in December 2023 with an office in Abuja, has been unmasked for its ulterior motive to advance the 2027 Vice Presidential ambition of the South East Governor.
Also, the document stated that, “We unequivocally refute the frivolous accusations directed at Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as malicious, and untruthful. No monetary demands for any medical trip were made to Chief Iwuanyanwu by Isiguzoro. We challenge Chief Iwuanyanwu to substantiate any claims he makes. Isiguzoro, along with Professor Obasi, Professor. Nwankwo Nwezeigwe, and other dedicated individuals, will not be deterred by ongoing threats, intimidation, or false media propaganda”.
“Attempts to extend the President General’s tenure from Imo State and deprive Rivers State of the rightful opportunity to lead OHANAEZE Ndigbo must be scrutinized and resisted by Ndigbo. The Secretary-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo condemns any threats to the lives of its members. Despite facing threats from certain factions, truth and transparency must prevail”.
“Ohaneze Ndigbo vows to uphold its core values of transparency, integrity, and unity in the face of political subterfuge. We call upon all Ndigbo and well-meaning Nigerians to stand together to safeguard our collective future from divisive forces seeking to manipulate our destiny. It is only through collaboration, honesty, and a firm dedication to the truth that we can navigate the challenges that lie ahead”.