Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has affirmed that Igbo politicians are free to contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise as fake and misleading.
The clarification came from the organisation’s President General, Senator Azuta Mbata, following claims by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, who alleged that no Igbo candidate would challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
In a statement on Wednesday, Mbata stressed that Isiguzoro is not an elected official of Ohanaeze and cannot speak for the body.
“Any Igbo person who belongs to a political party and wants to contest any elections whatsoever in 2027 is free to do so,” Mbata said.
He explained that Ohanaeze is a socio-cultural organisation and not a political party, and therefore has no authority to dictate who should or should not contest elections.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is not in a position to say, dictate, or even advise on who should and shouldn’t contest elections in Nigeria in 2027 or at any time for that matter.
“Ndigbo are advised to continue their lawful political activities in the various political parties of their choice,” he added.
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