……. Pledges To Build Ohaneze Ndigbo Secretariat, Lagos
Emmanuel lkpeama
As the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State Presidential election draws closer,one of the front runner of the President General position, High Chief Emmanuel Ubah (Otunba Ojoto)presented himself together with his campaign team before one of the the highly respected and revered Ezendigbo of Eti Osa LGA,HRM, Eze Gerald Onuchukwu (Jericho),Eze Ohazuruye 1 of Eti Osa LGA who poured out his fatherly blessings on the aspirant at his palace in his palace on Thursday 26, February 2026.
It was a historical event as the revered monarch showered him with traditional and Christian blessings, thereby declaring his fatherly peace and victory for Chief Ubah whose humility is known to all and Sundry.
The highly respected traditional leader said that as a traditional ruler, he is open to all and that those who respect him shall be reciprocated.
According to him,Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State needs a strong leadership that will unite and consolidate the peace among its members in Lagos State.
Eze Onuchukwu went further to state that Chief Emmanuel Ubah have a critical role to play in ensuring peace returns back to Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos State.
“We want you to make peace in Lagos Ohanaeze if elected;without peace, we will achieve nothing. “Both Ogbonna and Ossai are coining to the end of their tenures and there is need we have one united house that will involve all the parties and stakeholders. We do not want factions after Ossai and Solomon have left office and we know that if you are elected, you will bring peace,” Eze Onuchukwu said .
Earlier, Chief Emmanuel Ubah( Otunba Ojoto) stated that the essence of his visit was to seek royal blessings and endorsement,noting that he understands that there are issues in Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos, which is the reason he presented himself to lead the people and ensure that there is peace and togetherness
He noted that as a man who is known for honesty, he’s coming to unite all the segments so that everybody would speak with one voice.
“My agenda is to reconcile all the Igbos in Lagos State, and to make sure we live in peace with our host in Lagos State.” Ubah stated.
Chief Ubah who is the Chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo Oto Awori Chapter opined that he would also ensure that the Igbo community have a permanent secretariat cum civic center where the Igbos can always meet and have their affairs.
“It’s true that there are oppositions and misunderstanding and that is why I came to stop everything and unite every group so that we can be speaking with one voice, that is why my people have chosen me for that purpose,”
” I am going to ensure that Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos State have a bye law that would guide the Igbos because we have been marginalized for long but if we speak with one voice and do things together as one,we will continually to excel in all our endeavors.”he said.
Investigator news gathered that Chief Emmanuel Ubah and members of his entourage had earlier visited Eze Kingsley Nwololo, Eze Ndigbo of Eti Osa LCDA where he met with members of his cabinet and also seek royal blessings as he embark on the journey of leadership as President General Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos State.
Dignitaries and Igbo leaders who accompanied Chief Emmanuel Ubah include Chief Chidi Borngreat, Chief Mrs Amadife Celestina and Mrs Millicent Pemu,among others.
