Ohanaeze Ndigbo Canada decries low voter registration in South-East
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Canada chapter has raised concern over reports showing low voter registration figures in Nigeria’s South-East region. The group urged Igbo people at home and abroad to take voter registration seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that political participation is key to regional development. In a statement issued on Friday, the […]
Ohanaeze declares last Saturday of January as Igbo adoration, thanksgiving day
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has announced that the last Saturday of every January will be observed as Igbo Adoration and Thanksgiving Day. The organization called on churches in Igbo land and the diaspora to participate in the day as a unifying spiritual event for the Igbo nation. The decision followed a request by the Igbo College […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Ohanaeze, South-East Govs, Ministers reject Atiku, Sowore’s nationwide protest
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South-East governors, and serving ministers from the region have openly rejected the proposed nationwide protest being planned by Atiku Abubakar and Omoyele Sowore over the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The regional leaders described the planned protest as unnecessary and politically motivated, warning that […]
Ohanaeze leader urges FG to release Nnamdi Kanu for medical care
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, John Azuta-Mbata, has called on the federal government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, so he can receive proper medical care. In a video message shared with journalists on Thursday, Azuta-Mbata stressed that Kanu’s health condition requires urgent attention. He added […]
We faced ethnic cleansing in Delta state, forced to deny being Igbos – Senator Ned Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko has renewed calls for Anioma people in Delta State to fully embrace their Igbo identity, stressing that unity is the only way forward. He said that for too long, history has been twisted to separate Anioma and other border communities from their Igbo roots, a situation that weakens both political strength and […]
Tinubu’s govt has changed dynamics of NDDC – Ohanaeze
The youth group of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a top Igbo cultural organization, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s government for bringing back hope to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). They said the new NDDC Board, which President Tinubu formed earlier this year, has been a major turning point for the commission that has existed for 25 […]
Restore lost Igbo values – Otti charges Ohanaeze
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called on the leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo to help bring back the moral values the Igbo people used to be known for. He explained that it is now the duty of all Igbo leaders to revive key cultural traits like honesty, dedication to work, resilience, dignity, and respect for […]
Buhari’s death, lesson to those in power – Ohanaeze
The top Igbo cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has shared its sadness over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The group said his passing should be a big reminder to those in power about how they will be remembered. Ohanaeze also offered their condolences to the Northern leaders, Buhari’s family, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]
2027: Forget Re-Election If You Can’t Address Hunger, Ohanaeze To Tinubu
The top Igbo cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned President Bola Tinubu that he might not get a second term in 2027 if he doesn’t take urgent steps to fix Nigeria’s economic problems. They said Nigerians are suffering badly and are now more aware of who they vote for. In a statement made in Abakaliki, […]
Not Igbo – Ohanaeze Reacts to Amaechi’s Comment
Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, once claimed he was an Igbo man during a political rally. Now, he says that was not true. During a campaign for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Aba back in 2015, Amaechi told a cheering crowd that he was a proud Igbo man. He even said […]