Ohanaeze presidency: MASSOB assures of adequate security

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has assured that Friday’s election into the National Executive Committee (NEC) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo will be conducted under the watchful eyes of high-ranking security operatives.

Speaking ahead of the election, MASSOB leader, Uchenna Madu, dismissed fears that the election might suffer a security breach due to divided interests, and warned sponsored troublemakers to stay off the venue of the election or face the consequences.

“In our dedicated and unflinching loyalty to Ndigbo and Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership, MASSOB has put up all the necessary arrangements to make sure that the election processes are smooth.

“As it is the turn of the Igbo-speaking people of Rivers State, every eligible elder statesman, respected, and non-partisan person of Igbo extraction from Rivers State is qualified to contest for the office of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,” he said.

He also assured that no contestant was disqualified by the electoral committee while external pressure was not entertained ahead of the election.

“No contestant is exempted, removed, or disqualified by outsiders, external pressures, or sponsored agents of blackmailers; it’s only the Ohanaeze Ndigbo screening committee that will do such,” Madu assured.

Commenting on the controversies surrounding Mike Okiro’s qualification to vie for the lofty position, Madu stated that the former Inspector General of Police is eminently qualified to run for the office of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo since he has maintained indigeneship of Rivers State throughout his career life and up to date.

“Former IGP, Mike Okiro, is an indigenous citizen of Rivers State, a true son of Rivers State. All his career as a public servant is from the quota of Rivers State.

“As a contestant, he is eminently qualified to contest for the office of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo unless the screening committee disqualifies him. MASSOB warns sponsored troublemakers to stay off the venue of the election or face the consequences,” he added.