Ohanaeze Ndigbo Demands Political Dialogue with Tinubu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has requested the federal government to initiate a political dialogue with the Ndigbo in preparation for the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by deputy president general Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and acting secretary-general Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa, the organization outlined five key demands.

These include commitments on infrastructure, political inclusion, constitutional restructuring, economic development, and national reconciliation. Ohanaeze specifically inquired about the federal government's support for creating an additional state in the South-east and demanded a clear timetable for the Aba-Maiduguri standard-gauge railway project.

They also sought clarification on plans for a deep-sea port at Azumini Blue River in Abia State. Furthermore, the group asked whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would consider a presidential pardon for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, emphasizing the need for clarity on political representation for Ndigbo under the APC-led federal government.

Ohanaeze insisted that political engagement should be based on measurable commitments and expectations.