Senator John Azuta-Mbata has emerged the new President-General of the Igbo Apex Socio-Cultural Organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide.
Newsonspot reports that Mbata, a former Senator representing Rivers East at the National Assembly, was elected at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly meeting held at the old government lodge Enugu, the Enugu State capital on Friday.
He will succeed Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu who was appointed to complete the tenure to succeed the late Chief Emmanuel lwuanyanwu.
Senatorial Azuta-Mbata who hails from Obio Akpo local government area of Rivers State was elected by consensus in the election which was witnessed by the Governors of Enugu, Imo and Anambra States.
Prince Okey Nwadinobi from Abia was elected as the National Deputy President while Chief Emeka Sibeidu from Anambra State is the new Secretary General of the Igbo group
Below is the complete list of newly elected executive members:
1. President General: Senator John Azuta Mbata
2. Deputy President General: Okey Nwadinobi
3. Secretary General: Engr Emeka Sibeudu
4. Deputy Secretary General: Dan Okenyi
5. Vice President General: Omeife Omeife Jideofor
6. Vice President General: Chief John Duru
7. Vice President General: Dr. Ngozi Oleiime
8. Vice President General: Dr. Peter Mbam
9. Vice President General: Prof. Fred Eze
10. National Treasurer: Dr. Peter Chidera Aneke
11. Assistant National Treasurer: Nnanna Nwakwo
12. National Financial Secretary: Charles Kalu Nkata
13. Assistant National Financial Secretary: Jane Nwanga
14. National Publicty Secretary: Dr. Ezechukwu Ezec
15. Assistant National Publicity Secretary: Bismarck Orji
16. National Legal Adviser: Barr Okeagu Ogada
17. Assistant National Legal Adviser: Barr Chizoba Iheka
The event was graced by the presence of several prominent figures from across Igboland. Governors from Abia, Anambra, Imo, and Enugu states were all in attendance, demonstrating their strong support for the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and its crucial role in Igbo society.
The Governor of Ebonyi State was unable to attend but sent his Deputy to represent him, highlighting the widespread significance of the elections. Their presence underscored the importance of unity and collaboration among Igbo leaders. The participation of these governors further solidified the legitimacy and significance of the newly elected leadership.
The newly elected President General, Senator John Azutal Mbata, expressed his gratitude to the Igbo people for their unwavering support and pledged to work tirelessly to advance the interests of the Igbo nation. He emphasized the importance of unity, economic empowerment, and political inclusion in his acceptance speech.
