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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide-Youth Wing, Memphis, TN (2026)

11/10/2021

PRESS RELEASE

MAZI NNAMDI KANU; ERROR OF TRIAL!

The prosecution team entered the court room unhindered but the defendant's team, the Ohanaeze team passed through several checkpoints before getting to the foyer in front of the court of trying MNK. Presently, we are awaiting the clearance of the judge before we are allowed in.
The prosecution is already sited in court.
Barr Goddy Uwazurike (Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide lead counsel)

OHANAEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE (YOUTH WING),is alarmed by yet another show of shame on the part of the Federal Government before the world today at the federal high court. Abuja.

For the avoidance of doubt, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is a bonafide citizen of this country, and is fully entitled to fair hearing. We are miffed by this crass media trial, even when the only crime known to be committed by our son, is his perspective as an IGBO MAN.

The law is simple and unambiguous on criminal procedure.

Under the Nigerian criminal justice the constitutional right of an accused person is enshrined in Section 35 and 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 such rights include, the right to be informed promptly in the language that he understands, the details and nature of the offence of the accused, the right to be given adequate time to prepare his defence, "the right to defend himself in person or by legal practitioner of his own choice",etc.

It is an affront and a collective slap to subject"only" the legal representative of NDIGBO to several"state sponsored"checkpoints, while the prosecuting team were given"VIP"pass.

It is highly regrettably annoying to the IGBO YOUTHS worldwide, to watch our elders suffer undue humiliations in a country our forebearers sacrificed their lives and resources to bind together.

We believe it is in the best interest of EQUITY, JUSTICE AND FAIR PLAY, that we unequivocally demand the unconditional release of our beloved brother and son, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT THIS CHARADE AS A JUDICIAL TRIAL! JUSTICE DELAYED,IS JUSTICE DENIED!

Signed

Mazi Chika Art Adiele
National Publicity Secretary
Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide (youth wing)
10-11-2021

11/10/2021

PRESS RELEASE

NDI NTOROBIA ANAMBRA WINS!

Democracy is the most successful political idea in the world.
Democracy allows ordinary people a decisive say in who governs a country and how they govern it. It is based on a system of government by all the citizens of a country, typically exercised through elected representatives.

The concept of democracy is broad and diverse. Every country has a unique democratic system, and countries will therefore be ‘differently democratic’.

Democracy has many features: Chief, amongst them is Citizen Participation, which translates to the fundamentals of voting.

The outcome of the Anambra governorship election was indeed an affirmation of the will of the people, especially the youths, who stood firm to make a bold statement with their votes.

While, we commend the security agencies for their eternal vigilance and total commitment towards ensuring a crisis free atmosphere, we will not fail to express our Profound gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission, for their unbiased conduct of the election.

We, have no doubt that the emergence of Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo,a renowned economist of the finest order and former governor of the central bank of Nigeria, whose tenure witnessed the consolidation of our banking sector and the rejigging of our fiscal policy will undoubtedly usher in a new renaissance for Ndi Anambra.

As the election, has come to a final conclusion, we admonish other contestants to exhibit good sportmanship by congratulating the winner; it is a demonstration of patriotism and abiding faith in our Constitution.

May Ala IGBO Prevail!

Signed

Mazi Chika Art Adiele
National Publicity Secretary
10-11-2021

11/09/2021

IGBO NIGERIA 🇳🇬 ISHI-AGU

Few Months back , European Bishops wore Igbo Attires to Inaugurate Igbo Chaplaincy in England .

If you call it the resurgence and reawakening of Igbo language and culture you will still be right.

It was a thing of great jubilation and celebration at the official inauguration of the Igbo Chaplaincy of Portsmouth England where the English clergy blended with Igbo tradition .

Bishop Philip Egan was dressed in the glorious Igbo traditional Ishi-agu attire when he formally inaugurated the Igbo Chaplaincy in the diocese of Portsmouth.

After the Mass, the Bishop, the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth and the Mayoress were conferred with Igbo titles. It was indeed an occasion of great joy.Recall also, southeast Nigeria has the largest concentration of catholics in west Africa.

This same Ishi -agu was worn by a couple to church for their wedding few weeks back and it looked so lovely on them .

Ishi-agu remains the pride of the Igbo man .

11/05/2021

OHANAEZE NDIGBO! IGWE BU IKE!!!

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide (youth wing), ELECTION SECURITY MONITORING COUNCIL are set for the Anambra governorship election.

It is a sacred duty to see to the peaceful conduct of Anambra governorship election, and also a collective responsibility.

We can't abdicate it to strange elements whose intent and purposes is simply to truncate this time tested democratic process of choosing a leader who has the best interest of NDIGBO YOUTHS, especially the youths of Anambra State at heart.

Ndi NTOROBIA Anambra, must come out enmass to exercise their franchise as the Constitution demands.

Therefore, let us conduct ourselves with decorum and respect security forces who are on ground to ensure peaceful atmosphere during and after the election.

Together Together!

Signed

Mazi Chika Art Adiele
National Publicity Sec OHANEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE, YOUTH WING.
05-10-2021

11/05/2021

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE ANAMBRA ELECTION SECURITY MONITORING TEAM OF OHANAEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE- YOUTH WING, ON THIS DAY FRIDAY 5TH NOVEMBER, 2021 IN AWKA ANAMBRA STATE .

Following due consultations with Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, all Stakeholders and not limited to INEC, Security Agencies, State Government, Traditional Institutions, Candidates and Agitators over the forthcoming November 6th Governorship Election in Anambra State; We hereby State as follows:

1. That we acknowledge the necessity of a Peaceful, Transparent and Credible election in Anambra State tomorrow, and therefore call on all eligible Voters, especially the Youths, to come out and actively participate in the voting process without any form of fear or intimidation.

2. We have noted with concern the various security challenges surrounding this all important Anambra State Governoship Election, ranging from the IPOB sit at home from 5th to 10th November for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the BNG No Election mantra for Mrs. Onyekachi Orji and other Igbo Youths unjustly detained for almost two decades without Judgement, and many others who have lost Confidence and Hope in the integrity and sincerity of Government and her Agencies for a Better Society, especially in Igbo Land.

3. As we condemn in strongest of terms the Injustices mated on these Agitators, we therefore demand immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Mrs. Onyekachi Orji and all other prisoners of conscience that are unjustly held in detention facilities across Ala Igbo and Nigeria at Large.

4. We appreciate that the factors that begot these various unrest across the regions in the Country, especially in SouthEast, are Political and therefore require Political Solutions.
On this note, We admonish the Political Leaders across Nigeria, especially in SouthEast, to rise up to the occasion and provide Leadership rather than occupy the Positions without taking responsibilities.

5. Sequel to the above, we call on our agitating Brothers and Sisters to sheath their swords and give Peace, Stability and Dialogue a chance, as we, the apex Leadership of Igbo Youths under the aegis of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide- Youth Wing hereby declare Commitment and Determination to take responsibility in ensuring that Justice is expeditiously granted to these detainees.

6. In cognizance of the tensed political atmosphere, we respectfully call on the Security Agencies to effectively instill in the operations personnels deployed for this Election, the necessity of professionalism while diligently discharging their duties before, during and after the election. This is to put in check all act of high-handedness, undue intimidation, provocation and other actions that undermine and abuse the fundamental Human Rights of the electorates.
On the other hand, we call on Ndi Anambra, especially the Youths to desist from violating any form of Electoral Acts, in order not to provoke nor attract the wrath of the law.

7. We therefore commend the Presidency and Independent National Electoral Commission for their resolve and determination to ensure that Anambra Election is not manipulated nor hijacked. The people must exercise their franchise and their must count in order to deepen the dividends of Democracy.
We have mobilized and engaged 20(Twenty) Responsible and Indigenous Youths per ward as Anambra Youths Volunteers, to Voluntarily assist and complement the formidable efforts of the Electoral Umpire and Security Agencies for even Sensitization and Mobilization of eligible Electorates and for all round Surveillance and reliable intelligence, respectively, across the State. We also urge all local and international observers as well as the press to rise up to their duties towards ensuring the conduct of a free, fair and credible election tomorrow 6th of November 2021.

8. In solidarity to the various Candidates of the renowned Anambra Governoship Election 2021, We acknowledge the sacrifice of commiting to Peace Accord, and therefore urge them to strictly abide by it.
With profound Gratitude, we commend our Leader Amb. Prof. George Obiozor (UgwuMba)- President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, His Excellency Chief Sir Willie M. Obiano KCSG (Akpokuodike)- Executive Governor and Chief Security Officer of Anambra State and Igbo Youths, for providing the required Leadership and enabling Environment that has begotten the Peace and Security that can assure Credibility and Transparency of this all important Election, tomorrow.

9. In cognizance of Non- Kinetic approach to National issues, we consciously commend IPOB, BNG, MASSOB, BIM and other Self Determination Groups in Igbo Land for considering and declaring Support and Solidarity to Anambra November 6th Governoship Election. This shall go a long way to discourage voter apathy and shall motivate people to participate effectively without any fear of intimidation. We call on Mischief Makers, Crisis Generators and Political thugs to heed to wise counsel and make hay while the Sun shine by not daring to endanger themselves in a bid to execute their master's plots.
On this note we advise ineligible voters to stay clear from polling centers and units, in order not to fall Victims of mistaken identity or any unfortunate situation as usually begotten by illegality.

Together, Ala Igbo is safe and secure.

Together Together..

Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu
Chairman, Election Security Monitoring Team Anambra 2021 for Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide- Youth Wing

10/29/2021

STATE OF ALA IGBO: OUR FATE IS IN OUR HANDS!

BEING TEXT OF A PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE OHANAEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE - YOUTH WING ON 29TH OCTOBER, 2021 IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE

Before the last ten months or thereabouts, the Southeast and indeed all parts of Ala Igbo was the envy of other regions and areas of Nigeria, and people from other parts of Nigeria saw Ala Igbo as their preferred destination for investment and relaxation because of the undeniable safety and security of Ala Igbo, in comparison with other regions and areas of Nigeria. Economic, social and educational activities were running with the only hitches been the poor road infrastructure and deliberate deprivations imposed on us by the Federal Government, yet, our people went about their individual businesses and other personal pursuits, as we continued to build our economy, construct our infrastructure and virtually doing everything for ourselves without allowing the apparent neglect of Ala Igbo by successive federal administrations to stall our development.

But, while the Igbos could go on with their lives and survive with government neglect, political marginalization, deprivations and other forms of injustice, we couldn't reasonably fold our hands and watch our people killed by invading Fulani herdsmen, our wives and daughters r***d and our farmlands ravaged by terrorist Fulani herdsmen, while the Federal Government and its agencies look the other way. This reality gave rise to the suspicion that some elements outside Igbo land might have determined to invade Igbo land and take over lands.

Across prisons in Nigeria, there are many Igbo youths who are unlawfully incarcerated without trial. One calls to mind the predicament of about 20 of our brothers and sisters who have been on awaiting trial for the past 15 years over spurious charges of treasonable felony and felony. Among these inmates is a beautiful woman, Onyekachi Orji, who was arrested by security agents without any established or proven evidence linking her to any crime and dumped her in detention. Pathetically, Onyekachi Orji who was pregnant at the time she was arrested has since delivered a baby girl, who has grown into a young beautiful woman, but who has never experienced the beauty of life outside the prisons.

Some Federal Government policies, especially since 2015 seem to have been targeted against Igbo businessmen and women; import duties are suffocating, immigration and customs officials seem to be acting under an Igbophobic directive to deal with Igbo importers, while their counterparts from the North seem to enjoy some form of immunity.

This is probably the first time in Nigeria's political history that no Igbo man or woman is occupying any commanding position I'm the federal government. We do not have a voice in the presidency, we do not have an influential voice in the federal cabinet. While we have an Igbo officer as the Chief of Defence Staff, the fact that no Southeast officer has been deemed fit to serve as Service Chief since the inception of the Buhari administration shows the disdain in which the current presidency holds Ndigbo. Concerted efforts have been made to w**d off top civil servants of Igbo origin and stop them from attaining a commanding position in their organizations.

While we commend Mr. President for approving the construction of the Second Niger Bridge, we are displeased with the state of most federal roads in the Southeast, and the paucity of federal projects and presence in the Southeast.

Elections over the years have been tainted by clear evidences of manipulation and those produced through such tainted processes have done very little to protect the interests of Southeast citizens nor to improve our infrastructure.

These situations have invariably made majority of Igbos especially, the youths disenchanted and dislocated from government, hence, laying the grounds for them to jump at any promise of freedom or justice, no matter how far-fetched. The people have lost confidence in government and politicians and anyone who presents them with the slightest alternative becomes the hero.

The foregoing explains in as little details as this forum can permit me, the roots of the crisis presently ravaging the Southeast. Government seems to have lost grip of the situation and if nothing is done urgently, Ala Igbo may become a devastated land. Sadly, some powerful elements in Abuja seem to be enjoying such prospects and may actually be instigating and even funding it.

In all these, we understand as Ndigbo that our fate is in our hands. No one can help us more than we can help ourselves and nobody can destroy us, except we agree.

NO ELECTION/SIT-AT-HOME

While our brothers in the IPOB have not explicitly declared that they will disrupt elections, they have declared sit-at-home in solidarity with our brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu whom we are asking for his unconditional release from detention. Our parent body led by His Excellency Ambassador Professor George Obiozor has been unrelenting in mobilizing diplomatic resources to negotiate for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's release and as the youth wing, we have been vocal canvassers for this initiative.

Already, we have dispatched communications detailing our protests against the illegal rendition of Mazi Kanu and other unjustly detained Igbo youths, to the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Chief Justice of the Federation, the National Security Adviser and to the international Community. We are unrelenting in this Struggle to ensure that our brother is freed unconditionally, because what is good for the goose should be good for the gander.

Having said that, we have embarked on far-reaching consultations and engagements with stakeholders across board, including our brothers who have taken up the choice of civil disobedience to push home their demands for a fair society. We have been having very healthy and fruitful discussions with them, and we have also met security heads in Anambra where we straight-out conveyed our demand for the auditing of all detention facilities to ensure that all those unjustly detained are unconditionally released. We have also extracted a commitment for a free, fair and credible Governorship election in Anambra.

We have therefore set up the Anambra Election Security Monitoring Team and a Situation Room to monitor the election and ensure that the election is not only free and fair, but also seen to be so. This Monitoring Team is led by Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, the Secretary-General of this noble Organization and they shall coordinate the 50youths per ward, Anambra Youth Volunteer Corps, which has been working assiduously towards a peaceful and credible Governorship election in Anambra State.

Before now, the Anambra State Chapter of our organization led by Comrade Eweh Onyekachi has concluded a Statewide sensitization tour aimed at mobilizing the youths of Anambra to support and participate in a free and fair governorship election. These engagements have had very encouraging outcomes.

The sit-at-home order, while very understandable, has been harmful to the economy of the Southeast. We are therefore in active consultation with our brothers to explore other ways of registering our protest without hurting our business and educational interests. We are happy to inform us that while no decision has been reached on that, our brothers are not insensitive to our plight and they have continued to demonstrate a clear readiness to put the interest of Ala Igbo before anything else.

We are therefore encouraging all eligible Anambra electorate to file out, peacefully on the 6th of November to cast their votes for any candidate or Party of their choice and to also ensure that their votes are not diverted or stolen. We shall be deploying our limited resources towards ensuring that this election is not stolen and only a candidate popularly voted by Ndi Anambra shall govern Anambra State.

We are hopeful that the FG shall pay heed to good counsel and release Nnamdi Kanu before 5th of November or at least show a reasonable readiness to do that by then, while we continue to call on our IPOB comrades to reconsider the five day sit-at-home order, as this will adversely affect the businesses of our brothers and sisters in the Southeast more than it will ever affect any other group in this country.

We find it difficult to comprehend the rationale behind the inexplicable deferment of judgement in the FGN versus Onyekachi Orji and 20 others, after more than fifteen years of unjust imprisonment of these Igbo youths on apparently trumped up charges. We demand that the judgement be delivered sooner than the 24th November set for it. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Terhembar Tsoho should please understand that a delayed justice is as good as injustice. Let these brothers and sisters of ours be granted justice and quickly, too.

ANAMBRA CARGO AIRPORT

We are consternated with the rumour making the rounds that the planned takeoff of the Anambra International Cargo Airport may run into a hitch as a result of an advisory by the National Security Adviser, recommending its suspension on grounds of insecurity.

We consider this advisory, if it exists, an affront on the entire Igbo nation, and a furtherance of the provocation of Ndigbo by the Federal Government.

It is a fact of history that the Southeast is the only region in Nigeria that has mostly built its airports without appreciable support from the Federal Government. The Anambra International Cargo Airport was fully funded with monies belonging to Ndi Anambra and any attempt to frustrate its inauguration by the federal government would be a clear demonstration that this Federal Government is not satisfied with its efforts at underdeveloping Ala Igbo, but would go an annoying step further to frustrate our personal efforts at developing our region with our own resources.

Igbo youths shall not lay down sleeping while this goes on, and we plead with the Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, to immediately order a recant of that order by the NSA, if it truly exists, and provide all necessary logistics to guarantee the successful takeoff of the airport. This would encourage us in continuing with our efforts for the progress of the union.

NORTHERN GROUP'S SUIT SEEKING SOUTHEAST SECESSION FROM NIGERIA

The Federal Government's failure to arrest those behind this suit shows it's insincerity in preserving the shaky unity of this country and we believe that President Muhammadu Buhari is the motivator of these elements.

The world needs no further evidence to confirm that President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling cabal are hell-bent on forcing Ndigbo out of Nigeria. This gives us reason to also believe that the carnage in the Southeast is being sponsored by the same elements who have gone to court to try to force us out of Nigeria.

These FG sanctioned efforts at pushing Ndigbo out of the Nigerian union is aimed at taking over the investments and businesses of Ndigbo scattered all over Nigeria, and we wish to put the world on notice over these scandalous attempts by the Federal Government.

If the Federal Government can look the other way while its agents go on with a devious agenda to eliminate Ndigbo from Nigeria, then the same Federal Government has no justification to proscribe the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and tag it a terrorist organization. The IPOB fights for the same thing this Northern group is fighting for, and as long as one is condoned, then the other should be respected. We therefore call for a de-proscription of IPOB, with immediate effect.

2023 PRESIDENCY

We are pertinacious in our determination to ensure that an Igbo becomes the President of Nigeria in 2023. We are aware of efforts by some political Hawks to detail this fair and highly justifiable demand, including sponsoring violent crises in the Southeast in order to give the impression that Ndigbo do not know what they want.

We want to put it on record that nothing can best demonstrate Nigerian people's readiness for the sustenance of this union than conceding the presidency of Nigeria in 2023 to the Igbo. As the apex youth leadership in Ala Igbo, we can guarantee Nigerians that we shall make conscious efforts to ensure that only an Igbo man or woman of proven integrity and competence is presented to Nigerians for the President of the country

We therefore appeal to the leadership of all political Parties in the country to, in the interest of peace and justice, zone their presidential ticket to the Southeast in 2023.

EBUBEAGU

We wish to commend the governors and political leadership of the Southeast for their stated determination to inaugurate the Ebubeagu Security Outfit by the end of this year. We want to assure them of the support of Igbo youths towards the realization of this very important initiative geared towards protecting our land from invaders and protecting our mothers and girls from rapists.

It is at this juncture we remember to call attention of our governors to the need for them to implement laws banning open grazing in our States and to remind them that neither RUGA nor any of its duplicates is welcomed in any part of Igbo land.

Thank you as you join hands with is to work for the continued progress and security of Ala Igbo.

Signed,
Onwuasoanya FCC Jones
Acting Youth Leader,
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
29-10-2021

10/28/2021

Mazi Chukwuma Onyiyechukwu Okpalaezeukwu, Secretary General of OHANAEZE NDIGBO YOUTH WING WORLDWIDE.

10/28/2021

OHANAEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE - YOUTH WING

PRESS STATEMENT

SUBJECT: INAUGURATION OF ANAMBRA ELECTION SECURITY MONITORING TEAM

In line with her determination to ensure a peaceful, credible and transparent governorship election in Anambra State, the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide-Youth Wing has inaugurated an Anambra Election Security Monitoring Team.

Inaugurating the team during the monthly National Executive Committee of the apex Igbo youth leadership organization in Awka, the Anambra State capital, the Acting National Leader, Onwuasoanya FCC Jones urged the team to collaborate with relevant agencies, stakeholders and organizations towards ensuring that the forthcoming governorship election in the State is not only transparent, but also peaceful.

The Team is constituted as follows:

1. Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu - Chairman
2. Mazi Chika Art Adiele
3. Comrade Eweh Onyekachi
4. Mazi Udekigbo Chibuzo
5. Comrade Ozolagba Kingsley Osita
6. Comrade Wenceslaus Ogbonnia
7. Barrister Ikenna Odoh
8. Prince Gift Amadi
9. Comrade Arinze Desmond
10. Imaga Ekeh Imaga
11. Hon. Chukwudi D**e
12. Comrade Awam Ikenna Joseph
13. Orji-Akadiro Phil Chisaokwu - Secretary

The terms of Reference as read out by the Acting Leader are as follows:

1. To continue the process of engagements and consultations with critical stakeholders, agencies, organizations and individuals towards ensuring a peaceful and credible Governorship election in Anambra State.

2. To monitor preparations towards the election and determine the rate of preparedness, availability of sensitive and nonsensitive electoral materials and their deployments to various pooling booths across the State.

3. To coordinate the 50Youths per ward Anambra Youth Volunteer Corps in sensitizing and mobilizing Anambra electorate to participate actively in the electoral process and cast their votes without fear of molestation or any form of intimidation.

4. To continue and consolidate on ongoing engagement and dialogue with our brothers and comrades opposed to the election with an aim to convince them on the consequences of the NO ELECTION order.

5. To liaise with security agencies and provide relevant assistance towards ensuring that while providing adequate security and ensuring the safety of human and materials for a smooth governorship election, that innocent citizens are not unduly harassed or molested by security agents.

6. To manage ONYW Anambra Election Situation Room.

7. To co-opt persons and materials, with the permission of NEC, that could be helpful in carrying out these assignments effectively.

8. To report their findings, observations and recommendations to the NEC within two weeks of their inauguration.

Signed
Mazi Chika Art Adiele
National Publicity Secretary
28-10-2021

10/28/2021

As part of our consultations and engagements with stakeholders towards ensuring a peaceful, credible and transparent governorship election in Anambra, I led the National Executive Committee of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide-Youth Wing to meet with the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Echeng Echeng in Awka.

Among other things, I conveyed the readiness of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing to partner with the Police to ensure that Anambra State election conducts a secured, free and fair election on November 6th.

I also charged the CP to conduct an audit of detention facilities across the State to ensure that any Igbo youth who is illegally detained is released unconditionally and that his men abide by professional code of conduct in discharging their duties of providing security in Anambra, before, during and after the election.

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