The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo has stated that the only person they recognize as leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is Nnamdi Kanu, not Simon Ekpa......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
Vice President of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Worldwide, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, made this known at a Saturday press conference.
He called on all Igbo-speaking States to allow Imo State to complete its slot in the socio-cultural presidency.
Okeke-Ogene said, “All these emergency leaders emerging here and there have not come to our notice. Sometimes, when you listen to Nnamdi Kanu, we still support him and believe that if he is released, he will tell us who his boys are.”
He further stated that Simon Ekpa is unknown to Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, saying, “We look at Simon Ekpa as a Nollywood star, as he claims, and it is only in Nollywood that we see content creators.”
Okeke-Ogene who emphasized that the IPOB that they know is led by Kanu, said, “Because it is not a one-man movement, we still interact with him, and he is part and parcel of us. He is an Igbo son.
“What we are concerned about is the release of Nnamdi Kanu, and if he is released, it would help us in Igbo land a great deal.”
Chief Okeke-Ogene also acknowledged that the death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu created a significant vacuum but assured that Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, as an institution of repute, remains intact and undivided, with no leadership crisis.
He also urged the South-East Governors to collaborate more effectively to enhance security measures that will improve crime-fighting efficiency and sustainability.
