“It is only honorable and timely to warn the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization that when factions speak in multiple voices, the result is confusion, political manipulation, and loss of credibility”
By Njoku SaintJerry A.
The public contradiction between Ohanaeze Ndigbo and a self‑styled faction, led by a certain Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Thompson Ohia regarding the option of Mr. Peter Obi as sole candidate for upcoming 2027 presidential candidate from the South East, once again exposes the dangerous cracks within Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an organization meant to unite and articulate Igbo interests.
Despite the news that the official leadership of Ohanaeze has dismissed the faction’s stance as illegitimate, insisting that the group remains non‑partisan and apolitical, and will not be drawn into endorsing or dissuading any candidate ahead of 2027.
It is only honorable and timely to warn the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization that when factions speak in multiple voices, the result is confusion, political manipulation, and loss of credibility. Opportunists quickly weaponize the revered Ohanaeze name for personal gain, while the real issues—security, infrastructure, economic inclusion, and justice for the South‑East—remain unattended.
If the group cannot speak with one voice, politicians will continue to play the Igbo card whenever convenient, leaving the region fragmented and politically expendable.
For 2027, Peter Obi does not need a divided Ohanaeze to determine his fate—Nigerians at the ballot will. And Ohanaeze must decide quickly: will it defend the interest of Ndigbo, or will it keep providing a megaphone for political hawkers?
