2027: Ohanaeze Endorses Tinubu for Second Term amid Northern Opposition, Makes Key Demand
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received major backing amid talks about his presidency ahead of the 2027 general election
- In a significant move, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide backed Tinubu’s re-election and demanded the release of Nnamdi Kanu
- They stated that the release of Kanu would restore peace and address the rising insecurity in the southeast region
TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Amid permutations for the 2027 election, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office.
Ohanaeze backs Tinubu’s second term bid, demand Kanu’s release.
Photo credit: Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, @MArinze2993Source: Facebook
Ohanaeze shares reason why Kanu whould be released
Ohanaeze revealed this in a statement signed by its deputy president general, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Sunday, January 12.
As reported by The Nigerian Tribune, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation also appealed to Tinubu to use his executive powers to facilitate the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu’s release this 2025.
According to Isiguzoro, the release of Kanu, shall serve not merely as an act of mercy, but as a vital catalyst for restoring peace and resolving the current insecurity challenges plaguing the Southeast.
Speaking further, Isiguzoro maintained that the South-East deserves a path toward stability, noting that peace cannot be achieved in the shadow of violence and discord.
The statement reads:
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term in 2027 is decisive and reflects our commitment to a trajectory of peace, stability, and infrastructural development for the Southeast. We call upon our members and all Igbo people to align with this vision, setting aside parochial interests in favour of a united front that champions genuine progress for our region.
“Our focus is clear. Let it be known, our allegiance is to the progress of the Southeast and the integrity of our identity.”
Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG recalled that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, elected Senator John Azuta-Mbata as the new President-General.
The accomplished statesman and astute politician was elected as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Friday, January 10, 2025.
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2027: Ohanaeze Youths tackles Atiku
TheTalk.NG reported earlier that Ohanaeze Youths Council criticised Atiku Abubakar amid talks about the 2027 presidency.
The council lost its cool and vowed that power would remain in the south come 2027, despite Atiku’s efforts.
The Ohanaeze Youth Council spoke angrily and accused Atiku of fake ethnic endorsement as members of its faction visited the PDP flagbearer in 2023 at his residence in Abuja has been criticised by the Ohanaeze Youths Council.
Source: TheTalk.NG
