The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Monday, re-elected Mazi Okwu Nnabuike as its President-General.
Okwu was re-elected in Enugu, alongside other members of the group’s National Executive Council, NEC.
In a statement made available to Media Talk Africa by Dr. Barr. Maduabuchi Anthony, the Chairman of the Election Committee, he said Okwu other NEC members include: Chuks Ikekpeazu – Deputy National President, National Vice President Abia – Nwamkpa Chinonso, National Vice President Ebonyi – Nwaite Casmir, National Vice President Anambra – Uzoigwe Josephat, National Vice Delta – Alvin Dubem, and National Vice President Rivers – Bobby Ezimonye.
Others were: National Secretary – Comrade Obinna Achionye, Assistant Nat. Secretary – Chizoba Kenechukwu, National Publicity Secretary – Ebubechukwu S N, Fin Sec – Chioma Izunna and National Treasurer – Enyinna Joseph.
He said state youth leaders were also elected, among whom are Abia State – Ogbonnaya Obasi, Anambra State – Kingsley Azubuike, Enugu State – Ndubuisi Ezema, Ebonyi State – Sunday Everistus Nweze, Imo State – Udochukwu Aligwoekwe, Delta State – Nwogueze chinweuba and Abuja FCT – Ugwueze Uzoh.
In his acceptance speech, Okwu said the Ohanaeze youths were committed towards the economic and political emancipation of the Igbo nation.
He said he was more concerned over the prolonged incarceration of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
According to him, “our stand has always been so clear; we want an Igbo nation that will grow in leaps and bounds, and Igbo nation where we will experience economic expansion.
“We want to make renewed demand for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. We are shocked that our leaders did not make that a priority when President Bola Tinubu visited Enugu State.
“The problem we have always had is where politicians want to hijack Ohanaeze for their selfish motives; we shall continue to resist it.
“As I thank Igbo youth youths for the confidence reposed in me, my assurance is that I would work for the collective interest of the region.”
It could be recalled that Okwu served for four years after which he was re-elected for another term.
