Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, responded to allegations made against him and other Ohanaeze Ndigbo chieftains by President Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Isiguzoro stated that unfounded accusations and propaganda would not deter him from pursuing Igbo interests, as reported by Daily Post.
He mentioned that there were clandestine meetings ahead of the 2027 election aimed at serving the personal interests of an unnamed Southeast governor in the APC. Isiguzoro asserted that efforts would continue to thwart such agendas. He praised Professor Obasi Igwe, Dr. Harford Ugwu, and Professor Nwankwo Nwaezeigwe for defending Igbo interests despite facing vilification.
Isiguzoro criticized the 'Ohanaeze Reconciliation Committee,' alleging its establishment was to promote the 2027 Vice Presidential ambitions of a Southeast Governor, potentially as a running mate to a Northern presidential candidate. He claimed these actions aimed to exploit Northern dissatisfaction with the Federal Government to oppose President Bola Tinubu in 2027, despite setbacks revealed in leaked audio recordings. Isiguzoro accused the Southeast Governor of financially supporting these efforts.
In his words: “This committee, established in December 2023 with an office in Abuja, has been unmasked for its ulterior motive: to advance the 2027 Vice Presidential ambition of a Southeast Governor. The clandestine activities of this committee aim to pair a Southeast Governor as the running mate to a Northern presidential candidate in the 2027 elections.
“This strategic move seeks to exploit Northern discontent with the Federal Government to oppose President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Despite facing setbacks exposed by leaked audio recordings, the civil intrigues to unseat President Tinubu persist, with financial backing provided by the Southeast Governor.”