Ex-Imo gov, Ohakim denies attempts to install him as next President General of Ohanaeze

Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has distanced himself from moves to install him as the next President General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

Ohakim said he has no interest in Ohanaeze’s presidency at this time.

In a statement he signed, the former governor said he is focusing on the funeral of the late President General Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

The former governor said he is committed to ensuring that Iwuanyanwu is given a befitting farewell and that he is not concerned with the issue of succession.

Ohakim urged those behind the lies to stop spreading such information.

According to Ohakim: “My attention has been drawn to a widely publicized media report linking me to a certain move in some quarters to install me as the next President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide; and as a result, I have been inundated with queries from well-meaning Nigerians seeking clarification.

“Let me be clear: I have no knowledge of any plans to elect or appoint me as the next President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. No individual or group has contacted me nor have I expressed interest in the position.

“I urge those spreading this malicious and reckless misinformation and raising Ohanaeze Ndigbo politics at this stage to desist and let Ndigbo mourn and reflect on the legacy of the late Ahaejiagamba who brought peace and tranquility to our organization and Ala Igbo as a whole.

“I repeat, I have no involvement or interest in the presidency of Ohanaeze Ndigbo at this time.”