Eze Godspower Onuekwa, the President-General of the Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation, recently made a notable video statement on Symfoni TV, addressing rumors about potential leadership appointments within Ohanaeze Ndigbo and issuing a stern warning to members of the Ikwerre community. The statement responded to ongoing speculations about the future leadership of the influential Igbo cultural organization and its potential involvement with the Ikwerre people.
Onuekwa began his address by acknowledging that some rumors may contain elements of truth. He noted that there were circulating claims suggesting that Ohanaeze Ndigbo might appoint an Ikwerre man as its President-General. This remark pointed to the ongoing conversation about leadership roles within Igbo and southeastern Nigeria’s cultural organizations.
The cultural leader quickly refuted the idea of such an appointment, warning that any individual from the Ikwerre community who would accept such an offer would be viewed as a traitor. Onuekwa emphasized that such a person would effectively become an enemy of the Ikwerre people, underscoring the importance of loyalty and cultural identity in the face of external influences.The Ikwerre community, which is often linked to the Igbo people but maintains a distinct cultural identity, has faced growing attention and speculation regarding its relationship with larger ethnic organizations like Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
In his remarks, “It is now rumored that Ohanaeze Ndigbo intends to make an Ikwerre man the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Any person, no matter how highly placed, who may decide to accept this offer eventually becomes an enemy to the Ikwerre people.”
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