Rivers Son, Senator Azuta Mbata Emerged President Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Wike’s brother, from same Obio/Akpor LGA, Senator John Azuta Mbata from Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State has been elected as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Mbata, a former Senator representing Rivers East at the National Assembly, was elected at the stakeholders meeting of the Igbo Socio-Cultural organization at the old government lodge Enugu, the Enugu State capital on Friday.
Mbata is an Apara Man from Eneka Clan In Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers State, joins the race for the position of President General Of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo late and still won.
He will suceed Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu who was appointed to complete the tenure to succeed the late Chief Emmanuel lwuanyanwu.
Senatorial Azuta-Mbata who hails from Obio Akpo local government area of Rivers State was elected by consensus in the election which was witnessed by the Governors of Enugu, Imo and Anambra States.
Prince Okey Nwadinobi from Abia was elected as the National Deputy President while Chief Emeka Sibeidu from Anambra State is the new Secretary General of the Igbo group
President General: Senator John Azuta Mbata (Rivers State)
Deputy President General: Okey Nwadinobi (Abia State)
Secretary General: Engr Emeka Sibeudu (Anambra State)
Deputy Secretary General: Dan Okenyi (Delta State)
Vice President General: Omeife Omeife Jideofor (Anambra State)
Vice President General: Chief John Duru (Imo State)
Vice President General: Dr. Ngozi Oleiime (Delta State)
Vice President General: Dr. Peter Mbam (Ebonyi State)
Vice President General: Prof. Fred Eze (Enugu State)
National Treasurer: Dr. Peter Chidera Aneke (Enugu State)
Assistant National Treasurer: Nnanna Nwakwo (Rivers State)
National Financial Secretary: Charles Kalu Nkata (Abia State)
Assistant National Financial Secretary: Jane Nwanga (Ebonyi State)
National Public Secretary: Dr. Ezechukwu Ezechi (Imo State)
Assistant National Publicity Secretary: Bismarck Orji (Enugu State)
National Legal Adviser: Barr Okeagu Ogada (Ebonyi State)
Assistant National Legal Adviser:Barr Chizoba Iheka (Imo State)
The event was graced by the presence of several prominent figures from across Igboland. Governors from Abia, Anambra, Imo, and Enugu states were all in attendance, demonstrating their strong support for the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and its crucial role in Igbo society. The Governor of Ebonyi State was unable to attend but sent his Deputy to represent him, highlighting the widespread significance of the elections. Their presence underscored the importance of unity and collaboration among Igbo leaders. The participation of these governors further solidified the legitimacy and significance of the newly elected leadership.
Similarly,
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
Azuta-Mbata, a former senator, represented Rivers East in the Senate from 1999 to 2007.
He was elected as president of the preeminent Pan-Igbo socio-cultural group at its meeting in Enugu on Friday.
President Tinubu also congratulates the group on the successful leadership transition and enjoins the new leaders to uphold the principles of their predecessors.
The President recognises the critical role of socio-cultural organisations in nation-building; hence, his commitment to promoting dialogue among our ethnic nationalities.
President Tinubu wishes the newly elected Ohanaeze Ndigbo president success as he takes on this onerous yet noble and lofty task.
Mbata is an Apara Man from Eneka Clan In Obio-Akpor LGA of Rivers State, joins the race for the position of President General Of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo late and still won.
He will suceed Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu who was appointed to complete the tenure to succeed the late Chief Emmanuel lwuanyanwu.
Senatorial Azuta-Mbata who hails from Obio Akpo local government area of Rivers State was elected by consensus in the election which was witnessed by the Governors of Enugu, Imo and Anambra States.
