The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, describing his emergence as unique and significant.
In a statement by its leader, Uchenna Madu, MASSOB reaffirmed its respect and loyalty to the Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership and commended the historic significance of Mbata’s emergence.
“MASSOB has always aligned and worked with Ohanaeze Ndigbo with utmost respect for its leadership and members of Imeobi. We will continue in our loyalty to Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership,” Madu stated.
The group noted that Mbata’s emergence demonstrates the inclusivity of the founding principles of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, tracing its roots back to 1976 when it was established as the Igbo Union before adopting its current name in 1979.
Highlighting the contributions of the founding fathers, Madu said, “Among these founding fathers of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, with Dr. Akanu Ibiam as the first chairman, are Dr. Obi Nwali, Sen. Francis Ella, Eze Nwonodi, Eze Nwoluchem, Chief Aguma, and Chief Nwuche (father of Chibudom Nwuche), all indigenous Igbo-speaking people of Rivers State.”
MASSOB further emphasized that the election of Senator Mbata, an Ikwerre man, debunks long-standing falsehoods about the Igbo identity of the Ikwerre people.
“For decades, there has been systematic, sponsored falsehood to deny and erase the Igbo identity of Ndigbo in Rivers State. But the emergence of Chief Senator John Azuta Mbata as the newly elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has proven the Igbo critics wrong,” the statement read.
Madu described Mbata’s leadership as a significant milestone in fostering unity within the Igbo community.
“Your leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is very unique and special because your emergence as the Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General has exposed the age-old hypocritical falsehood and camouflaged claims that Ikwerre people are not Igbos,” he said.
MASSOB assured Mbata of its partnership and support in advancing the interests of the Igbo people.
“Your administration as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo will forever silence the merchants of destruction and division of Igbo land. Ndigbo are solidly behind your leadership,” Madu concluded.
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