A former commissioner in Imo State, Engr Chidi Ibeh has
emerged factional President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
Ibeh, a holder of national award, Member of the Federal
Republic, MFR, emerged during a parallel election organized by the Prince
Richard Ozobu-led election committee.
Also elected were Dimm Uche Okwukwu, Deputy President
General. Okwukwu from Rivers State is the incumbent Secretary-General of the
apex Igbo socio-cultural organization.
Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro from Abia State was elected
Secretary General.
Ozobu told journalists on Saturday that the election was
held in Enugu under strict observance of COVID-19 protocol.
“We promised to give Ndigbo credible election and that is
what we have done.
“A new leadership of Ohanaeze has emerged and it was in compliance
with the constitution of Ohanaeze. We met all the requirements.
“We are still collating results for other seats, but the key
leadership positions are ready. It started late last night and was concluded
this morning. Many delegates participated through zoom because of ban on large
gathering owing to COVID-19.
“The rest of the National Ohanaeze Executive election
results will be released after further verifications to ensure that the
constitutional provisions were fully met,” Ozobu stated.
Another election is also taking
place in Imo State, under the committee being chaired by Chief Garri Igariwey.
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