Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Igbo sociocultural association,
says an Igbo presidency in 2023 will put a stop to agitations and quest for
secession in the south-east.
The association is different from Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the
more popular group headed by George Obiozor.
Speaking in an interview with PUNCH,
Okechukwu Isiguzuro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide secretary-general, said denying
the Igbo the presidency will further increase Biafra agitations and threaten
Nigeria’s unity.
He said the group is already discussing with northern elders and youths, adding that “a new alliance” is being built with the north to achieve the goal of an Igbo presidency.
“2023 Igbo presidency
is very feasible and any attempts to derail the project anchoring it on the
activities of the secessionist agitations in south-east is not only devilish
but mischievously wicked,” Isiguzuro was quoted as saying.
“The consequences of denying the Igbo the 2023 presidency
will strengthen Biafra agitations and it will sink Nigeria’s corporate existence
and threaten its unity.
“The expectation of Igbo to achieve the desired results of
having an Igbo succeed President Buhari in 2023 is ongoing.
“The only way to end
the secessionist movements and stop them from armed struggle is for the federal
government to opt for a political solution to the problem of Biafra agitations,
which Igbo presidency is one of it. A Nigerian president of Igbo extraction
will end the activities of IPOB.
“Secondly, there are ongoing talks with the northern elders
and the Arewa chieftains, especially the youths. We believe that the
discussions through sincere engagements will change the northern fears over
2023 Igbo presidency.
“One of the practical steps to be taken seriously is the
engagement of the other sections of the country especially the north.
“We are building up a new alliance with the north, but
definitely, we will achieve this lofty position through building consensus and
confidence.”
Isiguzuro added that only two people from the Igbo extraction
had declared their interest in contesting the presidential seat and that the
group is expecting more people, particularly from the ruling APC, to join in
the race.
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