A faction of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has berated the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi call for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu from office.
Key highlights:
- Ohanaeze Ndigbo criticized Peter Obi over his call for Bola Tinubu to resign.
- The group said Obi’s position does not represent the views of the Igbo people.
- Ohanaeze urged political leaders to promote unity and responsible dialogue.
- It acknowledged federal infrastructure and economic efforts in the South-East.
Ohanaeze said it has taken cognizance of recent public commentary attributed to the former Governor of Anambra State, in which he allegedly called for the resignation of Tinubu, following political developments in the United Kingdom involving the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The pan-Igbo group reaffirmed its institutional stance on national unity, asserting that it considers Obi’s call for Tinubu’s resignation as misplaced, politically inappropriate, and lacking contextual equivalence.
While affirming Obi’s constitutional right to personal expression, the organization stressed that such statements do not reflect the collective will, political direction, or strategic interest of the Igbo nation or the South-East geopolitical zone.
Accordingly, Ohanaeze Ndigbo unequivocally disassociated the Igbo nation from the said call for the resignation of Tinubu.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday, by the factional Deputy President-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa and made available to newsmen.
Ohanaeze noted that its acknowledged the ongoing federal interventions in national infrastructure development, with particular attention to the South-East region.
The organization said it also recognized the efforts of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, whose role in the execution and supervision of federal road projects has contributed to improved connectivity and renewed investor confidence across the region.
Ohanaeze affirmed that sustained infrastructural investment remains central to national integration, economic expansion, and regional equity.
The organization further acknowledged reported improvements in Nigeria’s external reserves, estimated at approximately $50.81 billion, attributed to fiscal reforms, enhanced diaspora remittances, and improved oil revenue performance.
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“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide notes that such indicators, if sustained, may strengthen macroeconomic stability, support currency performance, and enhance investor confidence.
“Ohanaeze recognizes relative improvements in security conditions across parts of the South-East, resulting in increased commercial activity, social reintegration, and gradual restoration of public life.
“The organization encourages sustained federal collaboration with regional stakeholders to consolidate peace and prevent regression into insecurity.
“The organization reiterates that Nigeria’s democratic stability depends on responsible leadership, disciplined public commentary, and avoidance of rhetoric capable of heightening political tension,” it said.
Ohanaeze while calling on all political actors, particularly those of national prominence, to exercise restraint, promote dialogue, and prioritize national cohesion over partisan positioning.
