Litigation: We’re with you, Ohanaeze assures Obi
Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Chairman, Elders Council of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has assured the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, of their support as he takes his battle to the court.
Iwuanyanwu, in a statement, yesterday, also thanked Nigerians for their massive support for Obi.
The elder statesman also promised Ohanaeze’s support for whoever wins in the current litigations instituted by the various candidates.
“I wish on behalf of Ohanaeze Council of Elders worldwide to express our profound gratitude to all Nigerians from the six geopolitical zones who supported Obi during the just concluded presidential election.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has other Igbo candidates contesting for president in other political parties, after a thorough analysis, Ohanaeze Ndigbo was convinced that Obi possesses all the qualities required to give Nigerians the good leadership the country deserves at this time.
“I want to, on behalf of Ohanaeze Council of Elders, express our appreciation to the various groups like Afenifere, the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the Middle Belt Forum and many other groups that supported Obi for president.
“Ohanaeze is aware that Obi has gone to court to seek justice on the outcome of the presidential election. We want to state that Obi has got our support.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo, however, will abide by the judgement of the court. Whoever emerges can count on our support.
“The elders are grateful to the various groups and we reaffirm our plan to have a peace summit in Igboland after the elections. We must join hands to build Igboland and Nigeria where there will be peace, progress and development,” he said in the statement
