Former Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim, has debunked insinuations in some quarters that he is aspiring to be President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide.
In a statement, the former governor described the report as malicious and reckless disinformation.
The statement reads;
“My attention has been drawn to a widely published media report linking me with a certain move in some quarters to install me as the next president- general of Ohaneze Ndigbo, worldwide; and as a result of which I have been inundated with inquiries from well meaning Nigerians seeking for clarification. Despite the report’s baseless and defamatory nature, I am compelled to address this misinformation.
“Let me be clear: I have no knowledge of any plans to elect or appoint me as the next president- general of Ohaneze Ndigbo. No individual or group has contacted me, neither have I expressed interest in the position
“Our beloved leader, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, CFR, OFR, MFR, Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo, who headed the organization till July 25, 2024, when he passed away, is yet to be laid to rest. As a member of the national burial committee, I am committed to ensuring that he receives a befitting farewell. It is customary among our people to refrain from discussing succession until after the departed hero is buried
“I urge those spreading these malicious and reckless disinformation and bringing up the politics of Ohaneze Ndigbo at this stage to desist from it and allow Ndigbo mourn and reflect on the late Ahaejiagamba’s legacy, which brought peace and tranquility to our organization and Ala Igbo as a whole
“ I reiterate: I have no involvement on or interest in the Ohaneze Ndigbo presidency at this time