Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has released a statement urging Nigerians to ignore reports that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State is supporting Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The statement confirms that Ikpeazu is in fact supporting Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, and that reports suggesting otherwise are false.
Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has attributed the false reports to people who do not like the Igbo community. He claims that these people are attempting to sow discord and suspicion among Igbo leaders, and that their intentions are to hinder the Igbo presidency project. Isiguzoro maintains that Ikpeazu would never back Tinubu because he is not competent, fair, or just.
The statement further states that Dr. Ikpeazu is among the Igbo Governors that have been very supportive of the presidential campaign of Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party. According to the statement, Ikpeazu believes in supporting competent candidates regardless of party affiliations and that Nigeria can only become great if it is run on the basis of equity, justice and fairness.
The statement also explains that Ikpeazu has been a strong supporter of the Obidient movement in Abia State. Unlike in some other Igbo states where Obidients are being harassed and intimidated, the reverse is the case in Abia State. The governor has provided logistics for Obi’s recent campaign activities in Abia State, including the venue.
The statement concludes by urging all Igbo Governors, Igbo leaders, and the entire Igbo nation to keep supporting Mr. Peter Obi, based on competence and equity. Ohanaeze Ndigbo warns the enemies of the Igbo community and their hired Igbo collaborators that their scheme has failed woefully.
This statement comes at a time when fake news and disinformation have become prevalent in the Nigerian political landscape. The presidential election is just days away, and misinformation campaigns are being deployed to influence voters. The spread of such false reports can create divisions among ethnic groups and sow confusion among the electorate.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s response to these false reports is a necessary step to curb the spread of misinformation and maintain the peace and unity of the Igbo community. It is important for all Nigerians to be vigilant and fact-check any information before accepting it as true.
The statement by Ohanaeze Ndigbo is also a reminder that Nigeria is a country of diverse ethnic groups and religions, and that it is important to respect and value this diversity. It is only when there is mutual respect and understanding that the country can move forward and achieve its full potential.
The Igbo community is an integral part of Nigeria, and their contributions to the country are immeasurable. It is important that they are given a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the governance of the country. This can only be achieved through the support of competent candidates who have the interests of the country and its people at heart.
The upcoming presidential election is a crucial one for Nigeria, and it is important that Nigerians choose competent candidates who will lead the country towards a brighter future. It is equally important that voters base their decisions on facts and not be swayed by disinformation or false reports.
The role of the media in reporting accurate and unbiased news cannot be overstated. It is the responsibility of journalists to fact-check their sources and verify the information they report. The spread of fake news can have dire consequences and can result in the loss of lives and property.