IGBO UNITY : Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State, Constitutes Electoral Committee Towards A Unified Election After Long Crisis. Watch Videos Below.

By  Emmanuel Edom

In strict compliance to the directives of their President General , Senator John Azuta – Mbata, of the Apex Pan Igbo Socio – Cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo World Wide , the Lagos State Chapter of the group, yesterday , March 30, 2026,set up an electoral committee to conduct a unified general election for their members .

News Planet International reports that the move to constitute a broad based Electoral Committee , was seen and  applauded by a cross section of Igbo Stakeholders, who saw it as a step forward ,towards final reconciliation of the hitherto warring factions, following a long crisis that bedeviled the Organization for years.

It was a speech making day as top Igbo Leaders , such as the likes of the First President of Ohanaeze in Lagos State, Chief John Uche ,another former President, Chief Oliver Akubueze,Chief Chris Ekwilo,another Emeritus President , Barrister Fabian Onwuhalu, Onyendu Uche Dimgba, Eze  Chris Offia, other leaders and stakeholders, addressed the large gathering , Commended Chief Solomon Aguene and Chief Sunday Ossai ‘s Peace and reconciliatory initiatives ,while reeling out Ohanaeze past historical background and perspectives .

Four candidates who signified their interest to Contest for the exalted office of Ohanaeze Ndigbo President ,were allowed to campaign and address the Igbo gathering.

The Contestants are ACP Ben Osuji (retd), Chief Leonard  Okafor (Oba Ojoto), Chief Emmanuel Uba(Otumba Ojoto) and Chief Henry Imo.

Earlier , the out going President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos,Chief Solomon Aguene ,in his opening remarks expressed appreciation to the entire Ndigbo and Stakeholders that made the peace initiative a success story.

Speaking in an interview with  News Hunters, Chief Aguene, appreciated the efforts and fatherly intervention of Senator Mbata, which he said sealed the peace moves initiated by some stakeholders in Lagos.

According to Chief Aguene, “Today is one of my happiest day, as Ohanaeze Ndigbo has in one voice and accord, inaugurated the electoral committee to conduct an election that will usher in new officers both at Local Government levels and State  Executive level”.

Speaking on criteria used in choosing the Electoral Committee members, Aguene noted that those selected are tested and experienced, having been Ohanaeze Ndigbo members for between 10 years and 20 years.

He assured Ndigbo that Senator Mbata will be in Lagos to observe the forth coming elections and promised  maximum security before, during and after the electoral  process, noting that his Leadership is cooperating and carrying the Lagos State government along.

Giving his own perspective on efforts to bring other dissenting voices to the peace initiatives, Onyendu Gburugburu Lagos State , Uche Dimgba, who expressed dissatisfaction with the attitude of the opposition , called on the state government to partner Ndigbo without discrimination , threats and use of derogatory language .

However, Dimgba , who spoke along with Onyendu South West, Gerald Onuchukwu, advised their Igbo brothers to respect the host community and to  know their limits and bounds .

Announcing the names of the members,  Chief Thompson Ohia,the  Chief of Staff to the outgoing President , Chief Solomon Aguene , listed them as follows : 2026 ELECTORAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR OHANAEZE NDIGBO LAGOS STATE GENERAL ELECTION:1) Hon.CalistusOdoemena(Chairman);2)Eze Ikem Agbasi 3) Eze Johngreg Ezebuadi

4) Eze Tony Anosike 5) Eze Omega6) Eze Okpoko7) Eze Nicholas Njoku 8) Eze Omenife 9) Eze Okpara(10) Mrs Jane Okoro: 0813829323.(11) Mrs NkechiAgubuzor: 08037179283.(12)Mike Orji 08030471447(13) Femi Ferguson : 08037255738.(14)  Pst William Ekeagwu : 08033073221.(15) Nelson Amah: 08033018417.(16) Chidi Nwachukwu: 08033375480(17) Chinyere Eze (18) Chinyere Obosi(19) GabyOsueke (Secretary)(20) Orji Akor

(21)BabaTata(22)JudeOnyeabor(Treasurer)(23) Ginika Ezike(24) Tony Muoneke.

25) Chief sunday Ude26) Chief sunday Eze27) Mrs Nelly Okafor28) Chief Chris Ekeocha29) Elder Adolfus Anum30) Vivian Ezeji 31)  Tina N. Udeh 32)Nkeiruka Ibeh,33) Barr Azubuike 34) Chief Collins Ibeh 35) Ifeanyi Ikorodu 

36) Daniel Ikorodu 37) Goodness Item

38) Hon Paul Eze39) Adaobi Igboakaeze

40) Onowu Andy Moore.

However , Chief Aguene gave a hint that more seasoned individuals would be added to the committee ,so as to address the complaints of some local government  areas.

Speaking  shortly after their inauguration by the Organization’s Lawyer, the new Electoral Committee Chairman , assured Ndigbo that his Team will conduct  a free, fair and credible elections.

Chief Odoemena , who did not give any specific date for the elections ,promised to abide by the Ohanaeze Bye – Laws in the conduct of the election.

He vouched on his integrity and vowed not to sell his conscience by collecting bribe from contestants .

The meeting indeed was a roll call of who is who in Ndigbo leadership structure ,as many top Ndieze’s, Ndindu,Igbo leaders both in Igbo Speaking Community and Ohanaeze Ndigbo attended the inauguration .

Some of them are , Chief Sunday Udeh,Onyendu  Emeka Ugwahome, Onyendu Peter Umeh, Femi Fugerson ,Lawrence Nnamdi Eze, Remi Anyamele, Emenike Okpaga, Emmanuel Chukwuakalikamadu, Sunday Ojukwu, Chief Anselem Njoku, Tony Anosike, Fredrick Nwajaga,Nicholas Njoku, Andymoore Ezejioha,  Ikem Agbasi,Ochiagha IK Onyemaechi and a host of others too many to mention.