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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has assured a peaceful and transparent election for the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, urging calm and cooperation from all stakeholders.
In a statement by its leader, Uchenna Madu, MASSOB emphasised its commitment to ensuring a smooth and fair process.
“We have put up all the necessary arrangements to make sure that the election processes are smooth,” Madu said.
The group stated that the position of President-General is reserved for elder statesmen of Igbo extraction from Rivers State, as it is now their turn to produce a leader.
“Every eligible elder statesman, respected and non-partisan person of Igbo extraction from Rivers State is qualified to contest for the office of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,” Madu explained.
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Madu also addressed concerns over external interference, asserting that only the Ohanaeze Ndigbo screening committee has the authority to disqualify any candidate.
“No contestant is exempted, removed, or disqualified by outsiders, external pressures, or sponsored agents of blackmailers. It’s only the Ohanaeze Ndigbo screening committee that will do such,” he said.
Speaking on the candidacy of former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, Madu affirmed that he was qualified as a bona fide Rivers State indigene.
“Former IGP Mike Okiro is an indigenous citizen of Rivers State, a true son of Rivers State. All his career as a public servant is from the quota of Rivers State.
“As a contestant, he is eminently qualified to contest for the office of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo unless the screening committee disqualifies him,” the MASSOB leader stated.
