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In a recent development that has sparked controversy, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization, has raised serious concerns regarding the allocation of principal offices in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The organization has specifically taken issue with the marginalization of Ndigbo by relegating them to secondary positions.
Chief Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, CFR (Ahaejiagamba)
One particular decision that has drawn the ire of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo is the allocation of the Deputy Speaker position to the South East region of Nigeria, as announced by the All Peoples Congress (APC). The Ohanaeze Ndigbo asserts that this decision is not only highly unreflective of the Igbo community’s significance but also deemed it disgusting and provocative.
Chief Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, CFR (Ahaejiagamba), the respected leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has firmly directed all Igbo lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly to exercise their voting rights based on their own discretion, without being influenced by considerations of state, religion, or ethnicity.
In an official press statement issued by Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, PhD., the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, these concerns were outlined. The statement emphasized the urgent need for a fair and inclusive allocation of principal offices, expressing disappointment at the current state of affairs.
Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, PhD., the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide’s call for Igbo lawmakers to vote independently aims to address the prevailing sense of disillusionment and to assert the community’s commitment to fair representation in the highest legislative bodies of Nigeria.
This development highlights the ongoing struggle for equal political representation faced by the Igbo community, prompting further debate on the delicate balance between regional inclusivity and equitable distribution of power within the nation’s political landscape.
SKJ