- Preserving Integrity, Upholding Legacy, and Safeguarding the Dignity of the Igbo People
In a bold and unequivocal stance, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the esteemed Igbo socio-cultural organization, raises a voice of admonition and defiance against purported attempts by a faction of misguided Igbo Elders to offer apologies to the Fulani leadership regarding the tumultuous events surrounding the 1966 Coup.
The apex Igbo organization stands resolute in safeguarding the honor and legacy of the Igbo forebears – among them Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe, Dr. Michael Okpara, Chief Francis Akanu-Ibiam, and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu – who laid the foundations of Igbo identity with unwavering commitment and sacrifice.
In a statement by the Secretary General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro said to contemplate such a narrative distortion, to bend the knee in unwarranted contrition to external forces, is to bring shame upon the indelible spirit of the Igbo people and their storied history.
The group said: “The distressing revelation of certain Igbo Elders embarking on a misguided pilgrimage to seek forgiveness from the Fulani leadership betrays not only the trust of the Igbo populace but also distorts the essence of Igbo pride and resilience.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo emphasizes that any public apologies made to fulani leadership on behalf of Ndigbo without the imprimatur of Imeobi and the General Assembly of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,hold no weight among the 60 million-strong global Igbo community.
“Furthermore, the sanctity of Ohanaeze as a sacred institution must be upheld, guarding it against exploitation for personal or political agendas. The clandestine machinations between select Igbo leaders and the Fulani elite, purportedly driven by a Southeast governor with imperial ambitions in 2027, threaten to compromise the very fabric of Igbo honor and integrity.
Secretary General Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro issues a stern warning to the deviant Elders, urging them to reassess their actions and seek reconciliation with the Ndigbo.
According to him, “Failure to heed this call and persist in their dishonorable quest to acquiesce before the Fulani leadership will result in severe consequences, including ostracism and proscription across Igboland.
