The Labour party presidential candidate at 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has congratulated the newly elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
Peter Obi, on his twitter account on Sunday wrote – “On behalf of my family, and the Obidient movement, I congratulate the Newly Elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator John Azuta-Mbata; the Deputy President General, Prince Okey Nwadinobi; the Secretary General, Emeka Sibeudu and other newly elected executive members, on their emergence as the leaders of the noble organisation.”
According to Obi, Their emergence as the leaders of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the umbrella body that unites the Igbo people, underscores the level of confidence and hope the people have in their leadership ability and their commitment to the development of the region and the nation in general.
“I pray that they will leverage their new offices to continue to work for the peace and unity of our nation and contribute immeasurably to ideas that will drive development, peace, and progress among the people.”
“May God give you all, the wisdom and strength to serve the people.”
Senator John Azuta Mbata from Ikpere in Rivers State was elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Saturday following the zoning arrangement the body’s leadership.