Ohanaeze Ndigbo

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has charged the National Assembly to impeach Vice President Yemi Osinbajo alongside President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the presidential candidate of All…

The Ohanaeze Council of Elders says it is exploring the possibility of establishing a South-East University that will specialise in engineering, medicine, science and technology, and skill acquisition. This is contained in a communique…

The Council of Elders, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has said that rotating the country’s presidency within its six geo-political zones should be made constitutional for equity, justice and fairness going forward. Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu,…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide says that releasing the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from detention will restore peace and security in the zone. This is contained in a communiqué issued by the apex…

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has condemned the attack on the Awo- Omanma country home of President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor. The home of the statesman was set ablaze by gunmen in the early hours of…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Victor Nwachukwu has insisted that zoning the presidency to the South East will remain a fundamental ingredient for national unity. This is contained in a release signed by Presidential General of…

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi says that the alleged suspension of Engr Damian Okafor, the embattled National President of the Youth Wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is illegal and unconstitutional. Umahi stated this while playing host…

Anambra President of apex Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emeka Udodeme, said that after carefully going through the manifestoes of the candidates vying for the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election, the group has picked Sen. Andy Uba as…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Raymond Dokpesi has incurred the wrath of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo over his comment that no Southern candidate can clinch the 2023 presidency on the platform of the party. Spokesman of…

Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, Vice President of the Apex-Igbo Association, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has called on all levels of government to rebuild the security of the nation beyond its present state. Okeke-Ogene said this in an interview with the…

The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged youths in the country to continue to promote peace and oneness that would bring the desired change in the country. The National Youth Leader of the group, Mr Damian Okafor,…

Former Works Minister, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe's comment that Igbo presidency in 2023 was not feasible due to lack of unity among Ndigbo has pitched him against the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Responding to the comment, Okechukwu…

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reaffirmed its support for zoning of Anambra governorship seat. The Vice-President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, reaffirmed the position in an interview with…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has decried a statement credited to former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aliyu Wamakko that Igbo leaders have not been speaking up against “recent undue harassment” of northerners in…

The President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor, has said that alleged plots by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to attack Lagos was nothing but a rumour aimed at causing disharmony between Igbo and Yoruba…

Apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described the North as one of the safest places for Igbo people to stay and thrive. Chairman of Ohanaeze in the 19 Northern states, Augustine Amaechi stated this in Abuja on…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned that those making inflammatory utterances capable of putting Igbo people in danger must desist from doing so. President-General of Ohanaeze, Prof. George Obiozor stated this at a…

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor George Obiozor on his election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. This was conveyed in a Monday statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on…

Apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has got a new President-General in Prof. George Obiozor to replace Chief John Nnia Nwodo. Obiozor, who is a former Nigerian ambassador to the United States, Israel, and Cyprus, …

Chief Samuel Okoronkwo, the Ebonyi Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, says Gov. David Umahi is free to support a candidate of his choice in the upcoming Ohanaeze Ndigbo general election. Okoronkwo said this in an…

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said that UK-based business newspaper Financial Times was right in its assessment that Nigeria was fast becoming a failed state. The newspaper made the assertion in an editorial on Tuesday, The Herald reported.…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has faulted the Federal Government for tagging the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation. Anambra State President of Ohanaeze, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene in an…

Leading sociocultural groups, Afenifere and Ohanaeze have faulted the Nigerian Army's decision to absorb 400 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Borno State into the Army. The absorbed CJTF members had been assisting the…

President Muhammadu Buhari's call on Nigerians to desist from actions and comments that could jeopardize the unity and progress of the nation has rubbed some leading sociocultural groups the wrong way. Buhari had made the call on…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo says it is backing a sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for Ndigbo in the South-East geopolitical zone. IPOB declared the sit-at-home to hold on…

Dangote Industries Limited says there is no truth behind claims by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo that the company's trucks were being used to smuggle northern youths into the South-East geopolitical zone. The company stated this in a letter signed…

Southern and Middle Belt Forum (SMBF) leaders have expressed grave concern about the alleged invasion of their regions by Almajirai from the North. The leaders made their stance known in a Sunday statement signed by Chief Edwin Clark…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural youth group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) has demanded an unreserved apology from Igbo Youth Movement (IYM), an Igbo social youth club, for describing Ndigbo as conquered people. OYC made the…

Leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to a recent letter by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu. In the letter signed by its President-General, Chief…