By Amara Ehia, Abakaliki
The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has rejected calls for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and distanced the Igbo nation from remarks allegedly credited to former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, over recent political developments in the United Kingdom.
In a statement jointly signed by the Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Worldwide, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and the Deputy Secretary General, Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa, the organisation described the comparison between Nigeria’s political situation and the resignation of former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as “misplaced and politically inappropriate.”
Ohanaeze stated that although Obi reserves the constitutional right to express his views, such comments do not represent the collective position or strategic interest of the Igbo nation and the Southeast geopolitical zone.
The group said it was necessary to clearly dissociate Ndigbo from any call demanding President Tinubu’s resignation, stressing that democratic stability and national cohesion must be protected through responsible leadership and constructive political engagement.
The organisation also acknowledged ongoing federal infrastructural interventions across the country, particularly in the Southeast, commending the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, for supervising critical road projects aimed at improving connectivity and economic activities in the region.
Ohanaeze specifically highlighted projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Badagry-Sokoto Highway corridor, and the broader Trans-African Highway integration framework, describing them as strategic national investments capable of promoting economic growth and regional equity.
According to the statement, sustained infrastructural development remains essential for national integration and long-term economic expansion.
On the economy, the organisation noted reported improvements in Nigeria’s external reserves, estimated at about $50.81 billion, attributing the development to ongoing fiscal reforms, increased diaspora remittances, and improved oil revenue performance.
Ohanaeze further acknowledged what it described as relative improvements in security conditions across parts of the Southeast, noting that increased commercial activities and restoration of social life indicate gradual stability in the region.
The organisation, however, urged the Federal Government to sustain collaboration with regional stakeholders to consolidate peace and prevent any relapse into insecurity.
It also called on political leaders and public figures to exercise caution in public commentary and avoid statements capable of heightening political tension or undermining national unity.
Reaffirming its commitment to constructive engagement with the Federal Government, Ohanaeze said it would continue to support policies and initiatives aimed at promoting peace, economic stability, and equitable national development.
