Ohanaeze Presidency: South-east, South-south Leader Endorses Okiro

Chairman of South-east, South-south Peoples Forum, Mr. Fred Ndukwe, has said that former lnspector-General of Police (IG) Mike Mbama Okiro, has the credentials  to be the  next President-General of Ohanaeze.

Ndukwe, who made this endorsement of the former IG in a statement declared that the  struggle to emancipate the entire Igbo race is a monumental task.

“The struggle includes  our brothers and sisters from various regions such as  Kalabari, Izon, Ogoni, Efik, Urhobo, Anang, Okrika, and others and  in recognition of this unity that we acknowledge that the Igbo race, by divine providence, has been chosen to provide leadership and guidance to our people,” he said.

According to him. the individual appointed by God to bear this significant responsibility is  the dynamic Chief Mike Mbama Okiro, an Igbo-born Rivers indigene.

“Chief Okiro embodies the qualities, wisdom, and leadership necessary for the esteemed role of President-General of the Igbo Nation worldwide (Ohanaeze Ndigbo). His leadership is set to steer our people towards greater unity, progress, and prosperity,” Ndukwe said, stressing  that   Okiro’s  emergence is crucial at a time when the South-east and surrounding regions are grappling with security challenges.

“Given his extensive experience as a former Police Chief, Okiro’s background uniquely positions him to address these issues, fostering collaboration between the federal and state governments to enhance security in our region,” he explained.

Ndukwe therefore, urged all Ndigbo to unite in support of this worthy cause and the leadership of Chief  Okiro as he embarks on this transformative journey for the Igbo race and “our extended family.”