By Dennis Agbo 

A Diaspora Igbo enthusiast Mazi Basil Onwukwe has said that the scheduled January 10 2025 national election of Ohanaeze Ndigbo presents a good opportunity for Ndigbo elect leaders who are passionate and desirous of offering true leadership for the emancipation of the Igbo Nation.

He noted that the sanctity of Ohanaeze Ndigbo is the only remaining hope for the fulfillment of the Igbo desire in the socio-political quest of the people, adding that the election of credible Igbo into the next National Executive Council, NEC, of Ohanaeze Ndigbo would further help to the quicker realization of the Igbo dream in Nigeria.

Onwukwe stated that election of the new Ohanaeze executive would be an exposition of the seriousness of Ndigbo in self determination if they chose to elect true and experienced Igbo patriots such aa Mazi Chuks Ibegbu to the Ohanaeze NEC.

Onwukwe made the remarks in his endorsement the former Spokesman and former Special Adviser to several Ohanaeze Ndigbo President Generals, now an aspirant for the post of Deputy President General of Ohanaeze NdiIgbo, Mazi Chuks Ibegbu.

In Onwukwe’s letter to Ibegbu, the diasporan wrote, “My brother Chukwudi,  I have great respect for you and fully support your political aspirations because I believe in your unwavering commitment to our people, Ndi Igbo.

“I encourage you to design a policy that addresses the persistent challenges we face, particularly the issue of individuals who undermine our efforts – the so-called ‘Jona’ in the boat of Ndigbo. 

“I have read your manifesto, in which your goal is centered on ‘AKURUE ULO’. It is crucial to understand why it is difficult to attract investment in Igboland, but rather how to confront the private plans of some Igbo governors. These governors, who are supposed to manage land and urban development plans of their state cannot support initiatives of Igbo entrepreneurs. They often act as errand boys for the ethnic government in Abuja.  

“Our legislatures in the federal houses fail to advocate for the federal road projects that our communities desperately need. Instead, they prioritize their interests, collecting allowances at the expense of their constituencies.

“Our only true voice in this struggle against equity and injustice in Nigeria is Mazi Nnamdi Kanu; those in power have exhausted all efforts to silence him. When leaders has become afraid to demand the rights and privileges of their people it becomes obvious that they are compromised and invariably representing themselves. However, the time for accountability is approaching for those who misappropriate public funds for personal gain. We are children of Chukwu Okike Abiama, and the time of judgment is here.”