the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has come forward to clarify that he did not engage in any private conversation with former President Olusegun Obasanjo during a recent meeting in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.
The meeting, which took place on Friday, saw Obasanjo discussing important matters with Ohanaeze chieftains behind closed doors. However, Iwuanyanwu firmly denied any private discussion taking place between him and the former Nigerian leader.
In an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Iwuanyanwu sought to clear the air regarding the nature of his interaction with Obasanjo. He stated, “I want to categorically state that I did not have any private conversation with former President Olusegun Obasanjo during our meeting in Owerri last week.”
The unexpected statement has attracted widespread attention and has left many questioning the purpose and implications of the meeting between Obasanjo and the Ohanaeze chieftains. Speculations have arisen, with some suggesting that there might have been undisclosed matters discussed during the meeting.
These speculations are fueled further by Iwuanyanwu’s insistence that his conversations with Obasanjo were strictly public and aligned with the overarching agenda of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo group. He emphasized that transparency and inclusiveness were top priorities for the organization.
While details of the meeting remain undisclosed to the public, it is known that discussions revolved around pressing issues affecting the Igbo community in Nigeria. The meeting provided a platform to address concerns such as political representation, security, and socioeconomic development in the region.
Obasanjo’s engagement with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural group, reflects his commitment to fostering unity and dialogue among diverse ethnic groups in Nigeria. The former president is known for his active involvement in promoting national cohesion and exploring solutions to the multifaceted challenges facing the nation.
As questions surrounding the nature of the meeting and its potential ramifications persist, the public eagerly awaits further developments and revelations. The hope remains that the engagement between Obasanjo and Ohanaeze Ndigbo will contribute positively to the advancement of the Igbo people and the nation as a whole.
