Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo weekend
warned that any attempt to deprive South East geopolitical zone of its
only opportunity to rule after Jonathan’s tenure as president would be
resisted, saying that it is high time the Igbo nation ruled Nigeria.
This
came following a recent statement by the former Governor of old Anambra
State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, who insisted that it was the turn of
Ndigbo to produce the president of country come 2015, urging the people
to work hard to make the dream a reality.
Addressing newsmen at a
press briefing in Lagos, the newly elected National Secretary of
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prince Osita Oganah, declared that Igbo Presidency was
not negotiable and, therefore, called on the Igbos to begin to make
preparations ahead of 2015.
He said: “As soon as President
Goodluck Jonathan leaves office, be it 2015 or 2019, it is the turn of
Ndigbo to take over power. Every part of the region has had its slot in
government except the South East. It is only fair to ensure a level
playing field for all regions.
“After the South East might
have had its slot at the Presidency, we can then begin to vote on merit.
It is unfortunate that politics in Nigeria is run on tribal tripod.
However, since that is the exigency of the moment, there is nothing we
can do but to get our share for the sake of justice and equity. For the
Igbo, we must sit down and organise ourselves to know who will represent
us.”
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