Prominent activist and lawyer, Uche
Okwukwu, has been elected as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
at its ongoing convention in Port Harcourt.
According to a statement from the returning officer,
Dr. Achi Achi, the Ikwerre-born Okwukwu was elected unopposed at the event,
which began on Thursday and is set to conclude on Friday.
Achi described the new leader as a progressive figure
selected to unite and represent the Igbo community.
During his acceptance speech, Okwukwu expressed
gratitude to the delegates, stating: “I humbly accept the enormous
responsibility imposed on me to lead the Igbo race at this moment in our
history.”
He outlined his primary goals, including advocating
for the unconditional release of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) leader
Nnamdi Kanu, promoting the restructuring of Nigeria, and uniting the Igbo
community. “I shall live up to their high expectations,” Okwukwu pledged,
committing to address the issues facing the Igbo nation.
Okwukwu also vowed to work closely with governments,
business leaders, and other stakeholders to tackle challenges within the
region. He emphasized plans to push for the modernization of Igbo language and
infrastructure, such as the dredging of coastal ports and creating a foundation
for industrial development in the region.
Furthermore, he promised to advocate for the creation
of Anioma State and other new states to balance the interests of the Igbo
people.
Okwukwu pledged to work hand in hand with ethnic
groups nationwide to drive restructuring and ensure the integration of Igbo
communities across the country into the Ohanaeze framework.
The convention, held in Port Harcourt, brought
together delegates from the South-East, Diaspora, and over 200 cultural and
social groups. Okwukwu emerged as a consensus candidate due to his independence
and vision for unity, marking a new chapter for the Igbo socio-cultural
organization.
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