The All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation.
Mr Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja also congratulated the outgoing President-General of the organisation, Chief Fidelis Chukwu.
Chukwu completed the tenure of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who died on died on July 25 at the age of 82.
Morka said the election of Azuta-Mbata, who hails from Rivers in South-South region, marked a milestone in the organisation’s history.
“Sen. Azuta-Mbata has a stellar public service record, particularly as a two-term senator who championed the welfare and interest of his constituents and legislated for good and effective governance in the country.
“We are confident that Sen. Azuta-Mbata will bring to bear his wealth of experience in providing a mature, purposeful and patriotic leadership for Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
“We assure the new leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo of our party’s readiness to explore areas of partnership towards advancing development, shared prosperity, unity, peace and progress of our great country,” Morka said.
He wished Azuta-Mbata and the new executive of Ohanaeze Ndigbo a successful and remarkable tenure in the fulfillment of the organisation’s mandates.
Meanwhile, Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has hailed the emergence of Sen. John Mbata as the President -General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Fubara, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nelson Chukwudi in Port Harcourt on Saturday, stated that Mbata’s victory was a testament of his wide acceptance across the aisle.
The governor stated that the delegates’ votes showed confidence of members of the socio-cultural organisation in Mbata’s ability to provide the needed leadership to move the Ohanaeze Ndigbo forward at this time.
Fubara, therefore, extended his best wishes to Mbata and expressed hope that he would succeed as he discharged the duties of furthering national cohesion, fostering friendly cooperation based on mutual trust and respect within the Igbos and among non-Igbos.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Rivers, I once again congratulate you and assure you of our readiness to work with you toward maintaining and preserving national unity and cohesion,” Fubara stated.
Credible News recalls that Mbata, who represented Rivers East zone from 1999 to 2007, emerged via consensus at the election. Mbata was elected at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly meeting, which was held on Friday at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu.
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