2027: Group Plotting to Scuttle Tinubu’s Second Term Bid, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Alleges

Benjamin Nworie in Abakaliki

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has accused some Igbo elders of plotting  against the second term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a statement by the Secretary General of the organisation, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, he noted that the Igbo plotters were said to be members of the “so-called Ohanaeze Reconciliation Committee” established in December, 2024 with an office in Abuja.

He disclosed that the clandestine activities of the committee were aimed to align with Fulani leaders to position a Southeast Governor as the running mate to a Northern presidential candidate in the 2027 elections.

 “In response to recent developments concerning political intrigues and covert maneuvers within Nigeria’s political arena, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the esteemed socio-cultural organisation, issues this press release to shed light on critical matters impacting the unity and integrity of our nation.

“First and foremost, we express our deepest gratitude to individuals of impeccable character and integrity such as Professor Obasi Igwe, Dr. Harford Ugwu, and Professor Nwankwo Nwaezeigwe.

“These noble individuals have exhibited unwavering courage in unveiling the hidden agendas and clandestine political machinations of the so-called ‘Ohanaeze Reconciliation Committee’.

“Despite facing setbacks exposed by leaked audio recordings, the civil intrigues to unseat President Tinubu persist, with financial backing provided by the Southeast governor.

“This subversive effort involves leveraging a faction of misguided Igbo Elders to engage with Northern counterparts, Fulani leaders, and Northern Monarchs.

“The proponents of the Southeast governor have resorted to deceptive tactics, baseless accusations, and alarmist strategies to obfuscate the truth behind the failed Ohanaeze Ndigbo Reconciliation Committee.

“Following their negotiation with Northern stakeholders in Adamawa , Kaduna and Bauchi between January and April 2024, discussions concerning a Northern Presidency and Southeast Vice Presidency for 2027 emerged.

“A pre-condition was set for the Igbo delegation’s presence at all their meeting was an apology from Igbo leadership for the events of the 1966 coup.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo unequivocally refutes the frivolous accusations directed at Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as groundless, malicious, and untruthful. No monetary demands for any medical trip were made to Chief Iwuanyanwu by  Isiguzoro.”