The Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, has admonished the newly elected leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide led by Senator John Azuta Mbata to work towards peace and unity of the nation.
Recall that the Azuta-Mbata led Ohanaeze executive emerged on Friday after an election in Enugu State which was attended by the five governors of South East and other eminent Igbo leaders.
The exco has since been recognised and congratulated by President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other eminent Nigerians.
Writing on his X handle in a congratulatory message to the executive, Obi urged the new executive to leverage their position, which shows the people’s confidence in them to strengthen the Igbo family and unite the country.
“On behalf of my family and the Obedient movement, I congratulate the Newly Elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator John Azuta-Mbata; the Deputy President General, Prince Okey Nwadinobi; the Secretary-General, Emeka Sibeudu, and other newly elected executive members, on their emergence as the leaders of the noble organization.
“Their emergence as the leaders of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the umbrella body that unites the Igbo people, underscores the level of confidence and hope the people have in their leadership ability and their commitment to the development of the region and the nation in general.
“I pray that they will leverage their new offices to continue to work for the peace and unity of our nation and contribute immeasurably to ideas that will drive development, peace, and progress among the people.
“May God give you all the wisdom and strength to serve the people. A New Nigeria remains Possible.”A
