‘We’re not Igbo’, Rivers group strips Ohaneze President of titles The emergence of Senator John Azuta-Mbata as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Qorldwide has caused confusion in Ikwerre, the biggest ethnic nationality in Rivers State, with Ogbakor Ikwerre community stripping the former Senator of all chieftaincy titles earlier bestowed on him. Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation said it would continue …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Sen. John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, also congratulated the outgoing President-General of the organisation, Chief Fidelis Chukwu. Chukwu completed the tenure of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who …

Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organisation. This development occurred during the election of new executives in Enugu on Friday, where Azuta-Mbata was elected as the new leader, succeeding Fidelis Chukwu, whose tenure has ended. Notably, Azuta-Mbata hails from Rivers State in South-south Nigeria, marking a significant milestone …

Ohanaeze targets Kanu’s release as Tinubu visits Enugu today The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has shown excitement about the planned visit of President Bola Tinubu to Enugu State today. Ohanaeze expressed optimism for the release of the leader of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. According to a statement by the Secretary to the Enugu …

The apex Igbo socio-cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the former head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), to apologise for recent “inflammatory” comments about the Nigerian Civil War experience. Ohanaeze also said his remarks have “reopened deep wounds” among the Igbo people. In a strongly-worded statement released on Sunday, Ohanaeze Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro said Gowon’s comments during …

The Enugu State chapter of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, on Sunday, declared support for Governor Peter Mbah to end sit-at-home in the state. Sit-at-home is the brainchild of the separatist Indigenous People of Biafra to press for the release of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The Ohanaeze said sit-at-home had outlived its usefulness and must stop. …

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said it would not congratulate the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the vice president-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima now due to the decision of the second runner-up in the presidential election, Mr Peter Obi to challenge the victory in court. On behalf of Ohanaeze, its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Alex Ogbonnia said …