Former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, has said he has no interest in being the next President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
In a statement dated October 17 but made available to journalists on Monday, he said he has no knowledge of any plan to elect or appoint him leader of the group.
The former governor said he is focused on the burial of the organisation’s President-General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
Ohakim said that as a member of the national burial committee he is committed to ensuring that Iwuanyanwu receives a befitting bu, not on the issue of succession.
He urged those behind the falsehood to desist from circulating such information.
Ohakim said: “My attention has been drawn to a widely published media report linking me with a certain move in some quarters to install me as the next President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide; and as a result of which I have been inundated with inquiries 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, neither have I expressed interest in the position.”
He added, “I urge those spreading this malicious and reckless disinformation and bringing up the politics of Ohanaeze Ndigbo at this stage to desist from it and allow Ndigbo to mourn and reflect on the late Ahaejiagamba’s legacy, which brought peace and tranquility to our organization and Ala Igbo as a whole.
“I reiterate: I have no involvement in or interest in the Ohanaeze Ndigbo presidency at this time.”
