Tag: Ohanaeze

Ohanaeze Reacts To Kidnappings In Enugu, Indicts Army, Police

29Oct

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Ohanaeze Reacts To Kidnappings In Enugu, Indicts Army, Police

Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has demanded an elaborate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the spate of abduction incidents along the Enugu-Ugwuogo Nike-Nsukka road by gunmen. Several commuters had been abducted while plying the road, some of whom are students of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, and high-profile dignitaries in the State. There have been speculations that the perpetrators are aided by insiders among security agencies. Reacting to the development, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide said information gotten from one of the victims suggests that there is a chain of communication between the gunmen and the security personnel stationed at checkpoints on the road. Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, the National President of t...

I’m Ashamed Of Ohanaeze, No Longer Believe In Body – Umahi Attacks Obiozor

12Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

I’m Ashamed Of Ohanaeze, No Longer Believe In Body – Umahi Attacks Obiozor

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has berated the apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, over the voting pattern of South-East delegates during the just concluded presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Umahi, who expressed displeasure with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, said he no longer believes in the organization. The ex-APC presidential aspirant spoke in the Uburu area of Ebonyi State on Saturday while accusing South-East delegates of a “high level of betrayal” during the APC presidential primary election in Abuja. Umahi insisted that it was a big shame that Igbos failed to make a statement with their delegates. According to Umahi: “The presidential election was an eye-opener to Ebonyi State. I thank God that through your support, we had a vi...

2023 Presidency: Ndigbo Not Happy With PDP – Ohanaeze

1May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 Presidency: Ndigbo Not Happy With PDP – Ohanaeze

PDP Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze has expressed its displeasure with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over its handling of the zoning of the party’s presidential ticket. Recall that the PDP has gone ahead to screen all the presidential aspirants on its platform despite huge calls that the position be zoned to the South-East. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Ohanaeze Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, he accused the PDP of insincerity. “Ndigbo are not happy with the way PDP has abused the principles of the zoning formula enshrined in her constitution. “This is unacceptable and has brought open the suspicion that the PDP NWC is not sincere with the Igbos after milking the Igbo votes for 20 years. “Any attempts by the NWC to manipulate th...

North Safest Harbour For Igbos – Ohanaeze

17Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

North Safest Harbour For Igbos – Ohanaeze

The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbi, has said that the northern region serves as one of the safest harbours for Igbo people to reside and run their business. This was disclosed by Augustine Amaechi, the chairman of the group in the 19 northern states, in Abuja, noting that the region had sheltered the Igbos beyond measures. Though Amaechi acknowledged occasional fracas with their host communities, he said it was unavoidable as it is expected in a developing economy. Speaking on the clamour for succession by some elements in the South-East, he said it was occasioned by unemployment in the region, stressing that since Igbos are traders, they need the North to maintain their financial strength. Amaechi said, “Our elders are saying that even if the youth are agitati...