BREAKING: Senator Azuta-Mbata Emerges President Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
- Senator John Azuta-Mbata, a former Rivers East senator, has been elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
- The election took place at the old Government Lodge in Enugu, bringing together key Igbo leaders to select a leader
- Azuta-Mbata's leadership comes at a crucial time for Igbo unity and advancement, with more details on his plans for the community expected in the coming days
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Senator John Azuta-Mbata, a former senator who represented Rivers East at the National Assembly, has been elected as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization.
The election took place during a stakeholders' meeting held at the old Government Lodge in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State, on Friday, January 10.
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The gathering brought together prominent Igbo leaders and members of the organization to choose a new leader who will oversee the cultural and socio-political affairs of the Igbo nation, as reported by Channels Television.
He succeeds Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, who was appointed last month to complete the tenure previously held by the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu from Imo State.
Senator Azuta-Mbata emerged as the new President-General through a consensus election attended by Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, and Charles Soludo of Anambra State. Ebonyi State was represented by its Deputy Governor, PM New reported.
In other appointments, Prince Okey Nwadinobi from Abia State was elected as the National Deputy President, while Chief Emeka Sibeidu from Anambra State assumed the role of Secretary-General. Sibeidu, who previously served as Deputy Governor under the Willie Obiano administration in Anambra State, brings significant administrative experience to the position.
In his acceptance speech, Senator Azuta-Mbata expressed deep gratitude to the delegates for their trust and support.
He pledged to prioritize unity among the Igbo people and address critical issues affecting the region.
The newly elected President-General also announced plans to address the press soon, where he will outline his manifesto and vision for Ndigbo over the next four years.
Azuta-Mbata's emergence marks a significant milestone for the organization, as he takes over the leadership at a crucial time when the unity and advancement of the Igbo people remain central to Ohanaeze’s mission.
EFCC ordered to probe Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the leadership of the socio-cultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
The youth wing alleges that the organization's leadership has been involved in financial impropriety and mismanagement of funds.
They are demanding that the EFCC probe the organization's accounts and activities to ensure transparency and accountability. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council has been critical of the organization's leadership, accusing them of corruption and abuse of power. They claim that the leadership has failed to account for funds received from donors and members and has instead used the organization's resources for personal gain.
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