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The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has announced its readiness for the January 10, 2025, election to determine its next national executive.
The revered position of President General has been zoned to Rivers State, with the election set to take place at the organization’s headquarters in Enugu.
Delegates from the seven states are expected to elect a 17-member executive during the exercise.
The last election, which brought the outgoing executive to power, was held four years ago at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, Imo State.
Addressing newsmen on the preparations, Chief Ejiofor Onyia, chairman of the Ohanaeze electoral committee, revealed that the committee is tasked with conducting elections at the national, state, and local government levels.
The process will begin on January 7 in various states.
Chief Onyia stated that the election would be conducted using the Option A4 method, where voters line up behind their preferred candidates.
While he did not disclose the full list of aspirants, he confirmed that two prominent individuals from Rivers State had picked nomination forms for the position of President General.
He urged states to elect individuals of integrity at all levels to ensure Ohanaeze remains a credible representative of Igbo interests just as he assured all aspirants of a fair and transparent election process.
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