Any Igbo person who belongs to a political party and wants to contest any elections whatsoever in 2027 is free to do so.
John Azuta-Mbata, President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a pan Igbo cultural organisation, said in a statement that no one can stop them from exercising their Constitutionally guaranteed rights.
The organisation denied knowledge of reports which claim that it has directed Igbos not to participate in politics.
According to the organisation, “Any publications to the contrary is fake news, did not originate from Ohanaeze Ndigbo and should be discountenanced.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is a socio-Cultural Organization of Ndigbo and not a political party and is not in a position to say, dictate or even advise on who should and shouldn’t contest elections in Nigeria in 2027 or at any time for that matter.”
The organisation therefore, urged Ndigbo to continue with their political activities anywhere in the country.
“The Ndigbo are advised to continue their lawful political activities in the various political parties of their choice and membership.”
