Igbo Unity:Iwuanyanwu Tasks Ohaneze Ndigbo to remain Focused. …. declares Chief Ossai as Aunthentic President.
Emmanuel lkpeama.
In order to foster peace and unity among the lgbos,the leadership of the Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has tasked the lgbo leaders in Lagos to have peace and unity as their watchword, instead of having divers leadership and factions.
Chief lwuanyanwu who was represented by the National Publicity Secretary Ohaneze Ndigbo,Hon Dr Chinedu Alex Ogbonna stated this in Lagos when he met with lgbo traditional leaders and Ohaneze Ndigbo in Lagos under the chairmanship of Eze Dr Chika Nwokedi of the Igbo speaking community.
The Apex leader went further to state that the visit was requested by the Igbo leaders to identify with Ezendigbo in Lagos, and see how peace can be restored, while urging the lgbos to continue to live in peace by keeping the spirit high and showing worthiness in all aspects of conducts.
He appeal to all lgbo leaders to shealth their sword and embrace peace as he officially declares Chief Sunday Ossai as the aunthentic president of Ohaneze Lagos state as elected by the people.Also,he noted that efforts are being made for the Ezendigbo of Ajao Estate, Eze Nwajiagu and Nnamdi Kalu to be release, as lgbo leaders are soliciting for their release.
The Chairman Council of Ndieze lgbo speaking in Lagos state,Eze Dr Chika Nwokedi Okpoko 1 of Obodoukwu, Ezendigbo of Ijegun /Ijeododo, stated that the coming of the President General Chief Emmanuel lwuanyanwu’s visit to Lagos was to unite igbos in Lagos as they are no longer respected and united.
Eze Nwokedi noted that the reason for the visit has been accomplished despite being represented by his National Publicity Secretary, Chief Ogbonna ,so as to address leaders of Ohaneze and lgbo speaking community to speak with one voice.
He appealed to the Apex leader to use his good office to ensure that Eze Nwajiagu who has been in prison for 9months now over some misguided utterances during the last elections is released, stating that the lgbo leaders are not indigenes of Lagos state and are nott bound to receive monetary funds from Lagos government, stating that lgbo leaders only exist in Lagos because they are the mouth piece of their people hence should not bother about being state inclusive traditional leaders” he stated.
Eze Jude Emeka Odumodu, Ezendigbo Isolo, Vice Chairman council of Ndieze Lagos state and Eze Chinedu Udozie,Ezendigbo Riverine area of Oriade community Lagos expressed willingness to work together with the Igbo leaders in Lagos so as to achieve a common goal thereby promoting peace and unity amongst the people.
Eze Chukwuemeka Onuoha,Eze Ndigbo and Agunechemba 1 of Iba Land thanked the Apex leader Chief Iwuanyanwu for his timely intervention in ensuring that there is peace and harmony among the lgbos,he urge all lgbos to be resolute, while pledging their unalloyed support to the leadership of Chief Ossai and promising that the leaderould work together for the better of Ndigbo in Lagos state.
Eze Ambassador Nicolas Emenike Njoku,Eze Ndigbo of Aigbaka Ejigbo who was the host to the event noted that the invitation of Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was targeted at forestalling peace amongst the traditional rulers, lgbo leaders and lgbos in general.
The United Nation Peace Ambassador went further to say that the purpose of the event was achieved following the peace and unity brought by the Apex leader.
He said “as the public relations officer of the council of Ezes in Lagos l want to tell you categorically clear that peace has been restored in Lagos state and l want to affirm that we will work together with all the lgbo leaders to ensure that the togetherness and peace of Ndigbo in Lagos state is achieved.”he submitted.
Eze Eziokwu bu Ndu urged all igbos to maintain peace,be able to tolerate one another embrace unity as it is the best medicine in every society,while thanking everyone for gracing the occasion.
Earlier,the PG of Ohaneze worldwide Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu had met with the Chairman, council of Ndi Ezes in Lagos Eze Chika Nwokedi, the PG of Igbo speaking Community Lagos state,Chief Sunday Udeh and others to discuss the issues arising in the fold of the council and other factions, giving some words of
advice, and telling the leaders to continue to promote peace and unity among each other.He was also presented with a picture frame of himself as a gift by Council of Ezes.
