alj harem: Enugu – The Igbos on Friday in Enugu organised a forum to discuss strategies to make the dream of Igbo presidency in 2015 a reality.

The group met under the aegis of Igbo Unity Forum and the forum was entitled: “Ndigbo in the Geo-Politics of Nigeria, the way forward”.

A members of the Ohaneze Ndigbo, former governor of Anambra, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife and traditional rulers delivering a key note address urged the Igbos to affirm their commitment in getting the presidency in 2015.

“We have said that Igbo Nigerian president is important to us and we must pray to God to get it.

“Igbos should play a game of cooperation not competition. We are super qualified for the presidency but we will be organised to achieve it.

“This time around, we are going to cooperate, all Igbos must go for campaign in all the tribes in the country to tell them what we want,’’ Ezeife said.

Ezeife, however, called for the implementation of the resolutions at the last South-east economic summit held in Enugu.

The Deputy National President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Mr Iga Igaliwe, restated its commitment toward ensuring the sustainability of Igbo culture through its leaders.

“We will create a platform for our leaders to come and air their views because we know that our problem is failure in leadership. We must strive to achieve success.’’ he said.

The Chairman of the occasion, Amb. Godwin Onyegbula, called for the actualisation of the Igbo cause to produce fruitful results.

“Igbos need to work hard in the Nigerian political parties to establish relevance,’’ Onyegbula said.

The President General of Umuada Igbo in Nigeria, Mrs Uzoamaka Ezeofor, in her speech decried the dearth of Igbo mother tongue.

Ezeofor appealed to the parents to always teach their children Igbo language as a way of preserving their culture. (NAN)

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Rhino.5dm:
But you once believed, NO?

I told you he is snake. Where is noiseless when you need him?. . .?!

Another Okija: Maybe Sullivan Chime for vice, but I dont believe that 2015 is our year..

Another Okija: Igbo 2019... That one I can bet...

An Igbo man would be the last President of Nigeria if care isnt taken, cos I know the North will implode..

The trick is Jonathan finishes and the South South and half of the west would team up with Ndi Igbo in 2019to vote in an Igbo President and keep the North away from the Presidency..

Onlytruth:

Sometimes I speak in self made language. Only a f.o.ol would take my words literally all the time.
Actually there are FEW nairalanders that can decipher my true intents.
Okija juju is not Igbo; has never been Igbo and will never be Igbo. This time I speak literally.

alj harem:
Roachas comes to mind, in as much as I always go for competence and merit; Rocahas ticks it for me.

A Roachas Presidential candidate would get my vote anytime anyday.

My brother 2015 is indeed the year were all Nigerian must unite to vote for a GOOD Nigerian president and I am sure there are a lot out there.

auchs: Useless talk. I cannt even read through the thread. Just saw the topic. Division is the evil mind set that has been ...

kokoA: All these noise about igbo presidency again? ******yawns*****
As far as Nigerians are concerned you guys claimed that GEJ is igbo (AZIKIWE ), so which igbo presidency are we talking about here again? You have already shot yourself in the foot my igbo brothers no thanks to your business men you call politicians. I mean no harm, but the bitter truth is eastern Nigeria is really not considered relivant in the scheme of things in Nigeria for now. Every other zone believe they can come up, pick an igbo runing mate of better still include an igbo name to their names and the whole igbo votes will be delivered even without campaigning So, do not be surprise when you hear a name like General Mohammed 'Chukwuemeka' Buhari in 2015. I trust my igbo people, they will vote him in. Thats the sad truth

bestview: Soludo (PDP) and Ngige (but not under Yoruba ACN)

Until Anambra with all the giants both academically and economically it parades gives its up no other SE state cannot afford and eminently qualified to take a shot at the presidency. Enugu is edging close to some extent. It is clear if we watch Nigeria and SE hisory from 1904 the birth date of great Zik of Africa.

PointB:

You will do well to stop this trash! It is not about anambra or imo state, it is about Nigeria president of Igbo extraction. If and when Ohaneze nominate and individual, every other personal preference is immaterial. Currently Chime and Rochas are the front runner as far as platform ownership is concern. Soludo comes a distant third. And Nigige romance with AC.N does not place him in good position. Or you think AC.N will allow him ran as their presidential flag bearer.

The earlier you and your okija lots drop your pettiness and look at the bigger picture, the better for all of us.

ozoebuka1: i cant believe u guy are putting the people of enugu state above imolites.. dats weird u know.. rochas has an upper hand and he is da best candidate.. he has his personal money, he wont be going there eat nigerian money but just to help us out!!

Spirit of Okija:


Abeg shut up dere... Whats money got to do with anything?! Obj had money before he bacame president yet!!

Rochas will fail woefully at the polls.. Nigerians havent forgotten his antics from the last campaign when he ran for president..

Sullivan Chime is the bast Candidate.. Other than him, we will go with Prof. Chukwuma Soludo or Onkonjo Iweala..

bestview:


I believe you will do well to stop mentioning such talkative as Rochas who has not disappointed imo people that he is a real talking drum. We have people as Peter Obi, he is a quiet revolutionist, FG knows his worth that is why he was appointed into the economic team of the present federal govt. The governance is not only tarring few KM of raods only in urban center, but embracing all sectors of the economy and area of the state. Creating employment thru creating enabling and peaceful environment for investors to troop in. Obi has attracted big multinational investors to Anambra far above any other state in the Southern Nigeria apart from lagos. Such caliber of people deserves to run the economy of this country.

ozoebuka1: i cant believe u guy are putting the people of enugu state above imolites.. dats weird u know.. rochas has an upper hand and he is da best candidate.. he has his personal money, he wont be going there eat nigerian money but just to help us out!!

PointB:

Fair enough and let's leave it like that. Whoever is nominated by Ohaneze is the one I will campaign for. My personal preference for those who have structure and are popular across Nigeria is what it is - personal preference. But for greater good you and I should drop that preference for whoever Ohaneze chooses.

Deal, brother?

bestview:

Nwanne mu ekwelum ife ikwulu. Dalu

mekaboy: HMM IGBO PRESIDENT 2015? NOPE I DONT THINK SO SEEMS LIKE GEJ WILL CONTEST AGAIN. IF HE WILL, I THINK THE IGBOS SHOULD FOCUS NOW ON UNITING AND DEVELOPING THE EAST, WE DONT REALLY NEED PRESIDENCY NOW.

WE NOW HAVE OIL AND OUR OWN REFINARY IN ANAMBRA STATE

WE NOW HAVE A SEA PORT IN ANAMBRA STATE

IF ENUGU AIRPORT FINALY BECOMES AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

AS INDUSTRIOUS AND BUSINESS MINDED PEOPLE WE HAVE ENOUGH TO TURN THE EASTERN NIGERIA INTO A COUNTRY LIKE DUBAI IN 8YEARS . IF WE FOCUS ON WHAT WE HAVE NOW AND MAKE THE BEST USE OF IT, WE DONT NEED TO FIND GO FOR PRESIDENCY, NIGERIA WILL SEE THE TRANSFORMATION IN THE EAST AND BE WILLING TO HAVE AN IGBO MAN AS PRESIDENT SO THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT WILL REPEATED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

IGBO KWENU