Igbo Youths Hail Ozichukwu’s Emergence as Ohanaeze PG New Dawn for Ndigbo

By Praise Chinecherem

Igbo Youths have hailed the emergence of Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.

AnambraDaily can authoritatively report that Ozichukwu who hailed from Imo State emerged as the new leader of the apex Socio-cultural organization of Ndigbo through an election held during the Ime-Obi meeting at Enugu on Saturday, 14th December, 2024.

Ohanaeze’s change of leadership followed death of former PG, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on July 25, 2024.

Ohanaeze’s spokesman, Dr. Alex Ogbonna, disclosed in a statement that Imeobi/General Assembly meeting, which was attended by notable Igbo leaders, resolved to allow Imo State to complete its remaining 27 days in office, as its tenure expires on January 10, 2025.

The meeting further agreed that the next Ohaneze President-General will be elected based on Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s constitutional provisions.

Meanwhile, some quarters within the Igbo setting have expressed opposition to this development, alleging that the ruling national party, All Progressives Congress, APC has hijacked Ohanaeze leadership.

But in a reaction, the National Executive Committee of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Youth Wing, led by Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, has said Ozichukwu’s emergence, marks the beginning of a new dawn.

Okpalaezeukwu, who spoke to newsmen in Awka, argued that the emergence of Ozichukwu, a Harvard-trained elder statesman, is a reward for his unwavering commitments and dedication towards Ndigbo.

He said; “Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu, is a top flight technocrat who has distinguished himself in his previous assignments in Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and Nigeria at large.

“The election of Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu as a prophecy foretold and long overdue and also in line with the Provisions of Ohanaeze Constitution.

“With his election by the Imeobi/General Assembly, Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu possesses a daring quality of boldness and profound sense of sound leadership ethos which is the key element that stood him apart from others.

“It is equally gratifying to note that his impact sweeps across Nigeria and beyond the heart of our communities where he is hailed as a visionary leader with a commanding,but proactive approach to tackling critical assignments, which is a rare blend of intellect and intuition.”