Factional Secretary-Normal of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu lsiguzoro, has known as for a evaluate of the findings and proposals proposed by the School of lgbo Bishops as a panacea for fostering enduring peace inside the organisation.
Isiguzoro mentioned this turned obligatory in response to the deceptive narrative propagated by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu to claim the crucial of clarifying the info for posterity’s sake.
This was contained in a press release he signed and made accessible to DAILY POST on Saturday.
The assertion said that it’s pertinent to dispel misconceptions and confront the challenges head-on with braveness and sagacity.
In keeping with lsiguzoro, the disaster inside Ohanaeze has not escaped the eye of the Southeast Governors since February 2021, who acknowledge the urgency of resolving inner discord for the better good of Ndigbo.
The assertion learn, “In a bid to revive tranquility, the School of Bishops, led by Archbishop Emeritus, His Grace, AV. Obinna Of Owerri Archdiocese of Catholic church and the Archbishop of Archdiocese of Umuahia, Methodist Church, His Grace, Most Rev Dr. Chibuzo Opoko, intervened, with Chief Iwuanyanwu obtained a complete report on the Findings of the School of Igbo Bishop findings, suggestions into the Ohanaeze Ndigbo disaster on thirty first January 2023 in Enugu State following the unlucky passing of George Obiozor.
”It’s important to notice that Iwuanyanwu’s ascension didn’t adhere to the constitutional necessities outlined in Part 11 of the Ohanaeze structure, thereby hindering the convening of a unified Imeobi and Normal Meeting.
“Because the tenure of the President Normal from Imo State attracts to a detailed on January tenth, 2025, and the mantle is about to transition to Rivers State on January eleventh, 2025, the specter of factionalism looms giant.
“Efforts to interact Iwuanyanwu’s faction in reconciliation have been met with resistance, indicating a divergence of pursuits pushed by unseen political forces.
“The machinations to avoid the constitutional provisions for a seamless switch of management sign a disregard for the sanctity of democratic ideas and the unity of Ndigbo.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo requires the rapid evaluate of the findings and proposals proposed by the School of Igbo Bishops to avert a protracted disaster that might outlast the upcoming 2025 Ohanaeze election.
“Any makes an attempt at elongating tenures or subverting the established protocols for private achieve will probably be vehemently resisted, with varied Igbo organizations poised to pursue authorized treatments if obligatory.
“The coordinated efforts to thwart the professional emergence of a President Normal from Rivers State in 2025 run counter to the ethos of unity and historic rectification.
“It’s incumbent upon all stakeholders, together with Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, to embrace a spirit of conciliation and cooperate in the direction of a peaceable transition of management from Imo State to Rivers State.
“Any obstruction to this harmonious course of represents a regressive act perpetuated by these involved solely with particular person agendas moderately than the collective welfare of Ndigbo.
“The forthcoming election presents a singular alternative to bridge the cultural and identification divide that has endured in Rivers State for the reason that aftermath of the Biafran Civil Struggle, emphasizing the importance of unity and inclusivity.
“Ohanaeze reiterates its dedication to upholding the ideas of democracy, transparency, and unity, as embodied within the resolve to implement the School of Igbo Bishop experiences to information the group in the direction of a harmonious future.
“Let the spirit of peace reign supreme, and allow us to all rally behind the shared imaginative and prescient of a stronger, extra cohesive Ohanaeze Ndigbo.”
