Prince Erondu Uche the Media and Publicity Director of Pan Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction Coalition(PANPIEC) Posted this on his Facebook wall to day.

NIGERIA PAST PRESIDENTS AND HEADS OF STATES FROM 1960 TILL DATE.
#even gods are weeping for igbo

1. Tafawa Balewa 1960 - 1966 North.
2. Aguiyi Ironsi Jan. 15 - July 29, 1966(6 Months) Southeast.
3. Yakubu Gowon 1966 - 1975 North.
4. Murtala Muhammed 1975 - 1976 North.
5. Olusegun Obasanjo 1976 - 1979 Southwest.
6. Shehu Shagari 1979 - 1983 North.
7. Muhammadu Buhari 1983 - 1985 North.
8. Ibrahim Babangida 1985 - 1993 North.
9. Ernest Shonekan 1993. Southwest.
10. Sani Abacha 1993 - 1998 North.
11. Abdulsalami Abubarka 1998 - 1999 North.
12. Olusegun Obasanjo 1999 - 2007 Southwest.
13. Umaru Yar'adua 2007 - 2010 North.
14. Goodluck Jonathan 2010 - 2015 Southsouth
15. Muhammadu Buhari 2015 till Date North.

By 2023, Nigeria Would Have Governed Herself for 63 Years.
Where is the Place of Southeast?
THIS IS THE TIME TO HEAL THE WOUNDS OF SOUTHEAST.
2023 IS THE TURN FOR IGBO TO PRODUCE NIGERIA PRESIDENT.

Prince Erondu Uche
Director of Media and Publicity
Pan Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction Coalition (PANPIEC).
#support 2023nigeria president of igbo extraction
#support justice, equity and fairness
#support all party must zone 2023 presidential candidate 2southeast
#support panpiec

PRESS RELEASE


OHANAEZE NDIGBO SPOKESMAN WARN AGAINST THIRD TERM CAMPAIGN AS PANPIEC HOLDS CHRISTMAS RETREAT ON DECEMEBER 26 AND 27TH 2019.




The spokesman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo world wide Chuks Ibegbu has warned those who have started campaigning for a third term for President Mohammadu Buhari to desist from such act as the President has stated clearly that he is not ready for such unconstitutional breach . Ibegbu wondered why the fifth columnists would always want to put the nation on fire . He called on Mr President to arrest such persons dropping his name else Nigerians would think he is indirectly behind them.
Ibegbu warned against any move in whatever form to make the call a reality as that would mark the end of our democracy . He noted that even though Ohanaeze is more interested in the restructuring of Nigeria , its morally desirable that President Buhari is succeeded by an Igbo and urged all Nigeria political parties to zone their Presidency in 2023 to the South East in particular and Igbo land in general. Ibegbu asked all criminals and questionable characters to flee Igbo land in this Xmas season or be completely destroyed by the Youth wing of the body.

In another development , the Pan Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction Coalition, the umbrella body of all groups championing the Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction in 2023 will have its annual Christmas Retreat between December 26 and December 27 2019 at a Venue to be announced soon. The Director of Publicity and Media of the group Prince Uche Erondu noted that the group would use the occasion to x ray all legal strategies to achieve their objective in 2023. He noted that the group is waxing very strong and called on Nigerians from all works of life to embrace the group and its crusade .
He congratulated the Diaspora chapters of the group for their commitment and asked them to ensure the group is in every country of the world. He noted that the group would participate in the World Igbo Summit at Uturu Okigwe , Abia state on January 2 and 3 , 2020 and the Seminar on Nigeria Presidency 2023 at Sheraton Hotel Abuja on 30th January, 2020 all packaged by Prof Gregory Ibe , the Chancellor Of Gregory University Uturu Okigwe and a great Nigerian Patriot.

PANPIEC HAILS BUHARI AS PRINCE ERONDU UCHE MEETS MIDDLE BELT LEADERS ON 2023 PRESIDENCY.

The Director of Media and Publicity of Pan Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction Coalition (PANPIEC), the umbrella body for all the groups supporting Nigeria President of Igbo extraction in 2023 Prince Erondu Uche has condemned the violence that characterized Kogi and Bayelsa states gubernatorial elections, describing it as a threat to our democracy.

Addressing the Press shortly after a town hall meeting in Makurdi the Benue state capital on Thursday 21st of November 2019 the Spokesman of PANPIEC blamed the youths who he said instead of participating in governance allow themselves to be manipulated by desperate politicians.

On the motive for the town hall meeting, Prince Erondu said he was in Benue state to consult with major stakeholders in the state and Middle Belt at large on the need to support an Igbo to become President in 2023. He urged the people of Middle Belt to support the project for the sake of equity, justice and fairness, noting that it is the turn of Ndigbo to produce the next Nigeria President come 2023. He noted that Southeast and the Middle Belt have cordial relationship hence supporting this move will further strengthen the existing rapport between the duo.

While appreciating the recent two Middle Belt groups who joined and pledged their support and loyalty to PANPIEC during the town hall meeting, he said that PANPIEC is willing and will receive as many groups that wish to be part of the coalition. He also noted that joining the coalition does not disturb the activities of independent groups.

The PANPIEC Spokesman praised President Buhari for his political will to close the nation’s boarder noting that the closure will boost our economy. He also thanked the governor of Benue state Samuel Otorm for maintaining peace between famers and herders in the state.

The town hall meeting was well attended by top politicians from different political parties, traditional rulers, the clergy, women groups, youths and people from all works of life.

Also speaking in a dinner organized for PANPIEC Publicity chief, Comrade Innocent Kingsley N Abraham who spoke for the groups expressed their appreciation and readiness of the whole Middle Belt to support the project. He noted that zoning the presidency to Southeast is long overdue. "Igbo is the symbol of Nigeria unity because in every nuke and cranny of this country you will see Igbos residing peacefully, doing their legitimate businesses and developing their immediate environments" he said. He expressed his personal likeness for Prince Erondu whom he said he had taken as a role model.

PRINCE UCHE ERONDU IS THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY OF THE PAN NIGERIA
PRESIDENCY OF IGBO EXTRACTION, PANPIEC. IN THIS NO HOLDS BAR INTERVIEW
HE EXPLAINS THE PURPOSE OF THE GROUP AND HOW THEY SET TO ACHIEVE THEIR
AIM



QUESTION; Sir may we know the objectives of PANPIEC which is now a
house hold name in Nigeria.

ANSWER; PANPIEC is the acronym for PAN NIGERIA PRESIDENCY OF IGBO
EXTRACTION COALITION . Its main aim is to ensure good governance in
Nigeria by electing a Pan Nigerian Igbo man as President in 2023.

QUESTION; Why do you think its the turn of Igbos to produce Nigeria President.

ANSWER; Other parts of Nigeria have produced Nigeria President except
the Igbos . We believe for Nigeria to have lasting peace and stability
an Igbo has to be President. Let the thing go round before we now
decide whether to stop zoning of the office .

QUESTION; How do you hope to achieve your aim.
ANSWER' ; We are building a network and bridges all over the country to
achieve that. WE have several groups from all over the country in our
coalition and more are joining daily. We intend to make PANPIEC a
mass movement.

QUESTION; The other time some people in the North noted that power
would remain there even up to one hundred years . Also its known that
some Yorubas have interest in the position. What do you say to that


ANSWER; Well people can say what they like or grandstand the way they
want. The reality on ground is that Nigerians are tired of these
characters that want to keep us down for their selfish reasons. If the
nation must move forward , there must be political equity and don't
forget that PANPIEC has Nigerians from all works of life in the
group. Our National Co ordinator Aminu Muhammed is from the North and
our Secretary General Kola Alayande is from the West. Who is more
Northerner or Westerner than these distinguished Nigerians.


QUESTION ; What is the structure of PANCIEP like.

ANSWER; We have the National Executive Council, Zonal units, state
units, local government units , tertiary school units and ofcourse our
international units. We have a BOT that acts as ombudsman to the
organisation , two from each geo-political zones of the country and
Eminent Nigerians for that matter.

QUESTION; The apex Igbo group Ohanaeze Ndigbo said what Igbos are
interested is restructuring of Nigeria and not necessarily Igbo
Presidency. What is your take on that.

ANSWER; We call it Nigeria Presidency of Igbo extraction rather than
Igbo Presidency. In any case we are for anything that will make
Nigeria work for all her citizens.We do not disagree with Ohanaeze but
one of the Movers of PANPIEC Chuks Ibegbu is also the spokesman of
Ohanaeze Ndigbo so I do not think the group is uninterested in our
Worthy cause.


QUESTION; How do you hope to achieve your aim and who are the
Candidates you are targetting.

ANSWER; We are not targetting any candidate for now. At the right time, the right candidates will emerge and Nigerians will choose
among them. Our message for now is for all the political parties to
zone the Presidency to the South East in particular and Igbo land in
general . That is our message and we are consulting far and wide to
achieve this. We shall also see President Muhammadu Buhari on that
in the days ahead.

QUESTION; What is your message to Nigerians and Igbos for now


ANSWER; Ndigbo should build network and ask their best to come out at
the appropriate time to vie for the position. And we call on Nigerians
to identify with PANPIEC and support our programmes.

THANK YOU PRINCE ERONDU FOR FINDING TIME TO BE WITH US

ANSWER; You are welcome.

PRESS RELEASE


PANPIEC SECRETARY GENERAL KOLA ALAYANDE ASSURES OF SOUTH WEST SUPPORT TO NIGERIA PRESIDENCY OF IGBO EXTRACTION IN 2023. ASK ANY CONTENDER FROM THE ZONE TO STEP ASIDE.
AS PANPIEC CONTINUES ITS NATIONWIDE CONSULTATION


The Secretary General of the Pan Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction Coalition, PANPIEC, HON KOLA ALAYANDE has assured Ndigbo that when the chips are down , Yorubas who are known for social justice and equity would fully support the Nigeria Presidency of Igbo extraction in 2023.
Hon Alayande stated this in a Press Conference at Ibadan , the Oyo state capital . He noted that the only root to Nigeria political stability in 2023 and beyond is to make an Igbo man the President of Nigeria then. Other zones of the country have occupied the seat he stated and now its Igbo turn to do so for equity and justice. He thanked Gen Ishola Williams and Afenifere Chieftains for the support to the project and assured that notwithstanding some grandstandings from some parts of the country, it would work. He asked some political actors from the South West presently grandstanding for the position to halt such moves as it would be against the unity and future stability of the country.
He noted that the group is still consulting major stakholders in the country and before long would establish its presence in all nook and cranny of Nigeria including tertiary schools, markets and other places. He noted that the group has set up a BOT made of two eminent Nigerians per zone and the names would soon be announced. He also stated that the group would soon appoint state , zonal and diaspora co-ordinatots , including national youth and woman leaders.
He called on all Nigerians and all the political parties in Nigeria to identify with this equitable project.

Alhaji Aminu Muhammed has emerged as the National Coordinator of The PAN NIGERIA PRESIDENCY OF IGBO EXTRACTION COALITION PANPIEC . Addressing the Press in Abuja on Monday the 28th of October 2019 after a closed door meeting held by the Coalition, Alhaji Aminu said that the Project is not an Igbo project but Nigeria's Project.

The statement reads;

"Gentlemen and women of the fourth estate of the realm

I am pleased to welcome all of you to this august and inaugural Press chat by the PAN NIGERIA PRESIDENCY OF IGBO EXTRACTION COALITION PANPIEC Ordinarily one would feel that its too early to start talking about 2023 Presidency and may be a distraction to the present administration.
However, even in advanced democracies, the end of one political mileage marks the beginning of another. It became necessary to start early enough though without fanfare for now in view of the utterances and comments from some quarters on the 2023 Presidency.

If we want the political and economic stability of Nigeria we need to support an Igbo to be Nigeria President in 2023. Other zones have produced Executive President of Nigeria and its only fair now if the Igbos produce one.
That am heading PANPIEC in this project is an evidence that its its a Nigerian project. Nigerians from all nook and cranny are in PANPIEC as you can see here.
THE Secretary General Kola Alayande is from the West. The Director of Organisation, is from the South South , The Director of Mobilisation and Contact is from the middle belt .Our Director of Publicity is from the South East, and am from the far North.
Its not an Igbo Project but a Nigerian project.
Our phase now and in the nearest future is sensitization of our people and there after we work on the likely candidates.

We shall be briefing the media on our activities in due course.
In no distant time we shall make open our relevant social media handle and other relevant information for all Nigerians to reach us. There are more than eleven organisations in our COALITION and its still open ended."

May God bless our nation as we seek to build a modern harmonious nation.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS

ALH AMINU MUHAMMED

NATIONAL CO-ORDINATOR
PAN NIGERIA PRESIDENCY OF IGBO EXTRACTION COALITION PANPIEC .

The Director of Media and Publicity of
Pan Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction Coalition (PANPIEC) Prince Erondu Uche has again said that Igbo Presidency come 2023 is non negotiable.
He made this known on 25th of October 2019 in Sokoto state while addressing the Igbo Community resident in the area.
Erondu who was in the state to meet with some Northern Leaders regarding Igbo Presidency come 2023 advised all tribes in the interest of fairness to support the Igbo agenda.

He also made known the Aims and Objectives, Members of the Coalition,
Organography, Programmes and Activities of the Coalition among others.

According to him,
"Pan Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction Coalition (PANPIEC) is a Socio- Political
Pressure group geared towards achieving a Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction in 2023 .

MISSION
Our mission is to ensure political equity in Nigeria by making sure that a Credible and Pan Nigeria Igbo Man or Woman becomes Nigeria President in 2023.

VISION.
Our vision is Anchored on on Enthronement of Good Governance and Rapid Development of Nigeria Which a Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction will hopefully achieve.

MEMBER GROUPS IN THE COALITION.
The Coalition has the following member groups which is not closed ended.
1. NIGERIA PRESIDENCY OF IGBO EXTRACTION PROJECT (NPIEP).
2. IGBO FOR PRESIDENCY ORGANISATION (IFPO).
3. NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA EQUITY MOVEMENT
(NIDEM).
4. EAST -WEST LINK (EWEL).
5. EAST- NORTH BRIDGE ( ENOB).
6. EAST -NIGER DELTA NETWORK ENDEN
7. G774.
8. G 37.
9. MOVEMENT FOR JUSTICE AND EQUITY IN NIGERIA, (MOJEN).
10. MIDDLE BELT CONGRESS FOR IGBO PRESIDENCY (MICIP).

STRUCTURE.
PANPIEC is the Co-ordinating Group for the IGBO PRESIDENCY PROJECT.
The member Groups have Independent Structure and set up but report to the PANCIP their Programmes and Activities for Synchrony.

ORGANOGRAM.
PANPIEC have a GENERAL CO-ORDINATOR.
SECRETARY GENERAL.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY.
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS.
SIX ZONAL CO-ORDINATORS.
DIASPORA CO-ORDINATOR.

The member groups have the following;
NATIONAL CO-ORDINATOR
ZONAL CO-ORDINATORS
STATE CO-ORDINATORS
LGA CO-ORDINATORS
AND SPECIAL BRANCH CO-ORDINATORS.
THE DIASPORAL MEMBER GROUP WOULD OPERATE SOLELY IN THE DIASPORA".

He urged those who wish to join the Coalition to contact the group nearest to them.

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESIDENT GENERAL, NNIA NWODO, IWUANYANWU AND IWA PRESIDENT DR NWACHUKWU ANAKWENZE MAKE CASE FOR IGBO PRESIDENCY AS EYO ITA, PHILIP EFFIONG , EMMA AGUMA AND OTHERS HONORED AT M I OKPARA INAUGURAL LECTURE AT UMUAHIA

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo world wide Chief Nnia Nwodo , Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, and Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze , the President of the IGBO WORLD ASSEMBLY WORLD WIDE have all harped on the need for the next President of Nigeria to come from the South East zone of the country in the spirit of equity, justice and fairness.

The trio made the position at the Michael Okpara leadership and Good Governance lecture held at Umuahia , Abia state at the weekend.
The event witnessed lectures, speeches , goodwill messages and other side attractions.

The trio also called on present political leaders in the East to emulate the qualities , humility and candour of Dr M I Okpara which made him leapfrog the old Eastern region to the fastest economy in the developing world in the 60s
They called for support to the organisers of the event to make it an annual one.

The event was attended by leaders from the former Eastern region and friends of the East from other parts of the country.
The event also witnessed award of honors to some distinguished sons and daughters of the old Eastern region among whom were Dr M I Okpara, Prof Eyo Ita , Gen JT U Aguiyi Ironsi, Gen Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu,Dr Akanu Ibiam ,Chief Emma Aguma , Chief Sam Mbakwe all of whom earned post humous award. Others included Barr Nnia Nwodo, Chief Emma Iwuanyanwu, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze , Peter Obi, Ogbonnaya Onu, Prince Erondu Uche, Donald Duke and other eminent Easterners. Some friends of the East also got honors.
The event was organised by the Eastern Peoples Consultative Forum , Michael Okpara Centre for Effective leadership and the World Igbo leadership, education and cultural council (WILECC).

Corps Member Opens First Library in Government Science School Lokoja, Donate Two Hundred Text Books


Towards the transformation and development of reading culture amongst students and attaining a better height, a Corps Member in Kogi State, Beckley Seun Samuel with state code number: KG/18C/0039 recently donated a library, stocked with 200 books to Government Science Secondary School Lokoja Kogi state.

According to Seun, the project was part of his personal community Development service project targeted towards birthing excellent technical science students, who will in turn transform their mental pictures to meaningful development. Oluwaseun said, “the project will aid concentration, increase interaction and motivate students to involve a dynamic approach to learning thereby encouraging personal development through reading of books both within and outside academic world”.

He added that, being a lover of education, he was determined to ensure at least the students have the opportunity to read a text book. He added that he was able to buy two hundred text books in the library with some seats for comfortability. He urged the students to make good use of the library and improve on their academic performance. He also urged the school to lead by example by ensuring they stock more text books in the library and always encourage the students to read them.
Seun believes that the project will tremendously develop the student’s learning capacity, mindset and practically and theoretically equip them effectively. “buying a text book nowadays looks almost like an impossible mission for parents due to the fact that most parents are not been paid as civil servants and likewise the difficulty in survival, so they find it difficult purchasing a textbook to aid the learning process of these students. In this wise, I thought it’s worthwhile to investment in building a library in the school which will afford these less priveledge ones the opportunity to develop their minds through reading of available materials from the library.

The state Coordinator of NYSC, Kogi state who was represented by the head of CDS Pastor Akiola James expressed gratitude to the Corps member for the knowledge to execute such a giant project; stressing that now students can be told to go to the library and read which was never said in the school prior to the execution of the project.

The Vice Principal Academic of the school, Mr Ojo Olarewaju expressed appreciation to the NYSC family for enlightening the Corps members to impact positively on the Host Communities and Places of Assignments. He promised that the school will build on what the Corps member have provided for them.

Present at the occasion were the Zonal Inspector Lokoja zone Etsu Muazu Idris, the Local Government Inspector Lokoja Local Government Mr Ogunbadejo, a representative from the CDS department NYSC Lokoja, Mr Kayode, the Vice Principal Special Duty, Mr Labaran Dauda, the Vice Principal Academic Mr Ojo Olarewaju as well as the Head department of English, Mrs H O Andas.
Others present in the occasion were the immediate past Corper’s Liaison Officer(CLO), Lokoja Local Government, Mr Daramola, the President Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship, Mr Oludu Jesutofunmi and the moderator of the event, Barrister Obaedo Williams.

Mr Peter Obi PDP Vice Presidential Candidate, APC Stakeholder Dr Ogbonnaya Onu the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu the Governor of Abia state, Prince Erondu Uche and Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu will meet in Umuahia Abia state capital on the 28th of September 2019.

This was made known to the Press in Akure Ondo state on Friday 13th September 2019 by the Spokesman of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Southwest Prince Erondu Uche when he hosted Concerned Citizens of Abia in Diaspora (CCDA) from the South south, who paid him a courtesy visit. Erondu who is also the National Coordinator of the group condemned the plan to impose ten year travel ban on Nigerians who were evacuated from South African by South African government. This ban according to him is uncalled for and should be challenged by the federal government. He noted that Nigerians who are being killed or treated as slaves in other countries left Nigeria as a result of bad leadership which crippled our economy.

The CCDA boss condemned the character of most of our leaders who climb to power for selfish reasons. He noted that our fathers who got Nigeria's independence never bargained for this present calamity for our nation. " Michael Okpara, Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Tafawa Balewa and others who fought for our liberation from colonial rule, no doubt will be shading tears in their graves" he said.

On the proposed meeting in Umuahia Abia state to be hosted by Abia state Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, Prince Erondu Uche said it is for the Inaugural of Michael Okpara Leadership and Good Governance Lecture. Theme; Sustaining the Legacies and Economic Miracle of the M.I Okpara Era; A challenge to Igbo, Old Eastern Region and Nigerian Leaders.

The event will have Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as chairman, His Excellency Mr Peter Obi, PDP Vice Presidential Candidate and His Excellency Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, former Governor of Abia State and Minister of Science and Technology as Chief Guests. The Guest Speaker is Professor Chidi Osuagwu of Federal University of Technology Owerri, other Speakers are Professor Gregory Ibe of Gregory University Uturu, Professor Inyang Amos, Professor Maduike Ezeibe of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Professor Dikibo Amangla, Professor Aja Kpuru Aja of Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Barrister John Onwe, Barrister Ugo Agballah.
Distinguished Guests at the inaugural lecture are Barrister Nnia Nwodo and Prince Erondu Uche, a Political Scientist.
The date is on Saturday the 28th of September 2019 at Michael Okpara Auditorium Umuahia Abia State, by 10 am.

Prince Erondu Uche advised all Political Leaders of Igbo extraction and Old Eastern Region to attend this great event.

The chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Comrade Chuks Ibegbu the Spokesman of Ohanaeze Worldwide in a telephone chat confirmed that everything have been put in place to host the M.I. Okpara inaugural Lecture which he said many dignitaries and different groups within and outside Nigeria have indicated interest in attending.

A terrorist group may likely emerge as a result of the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa, if the situation is handled poorly. This was contained in a press statement made available to Newsmen on Tuesday 10th of September 2019 by Prince Erondu Uche, the Spokesman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Southwest.
The statement reads;

"The continuous xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African Nationals living in South Africa and the destruction of their properties should not to be treated with sloppiness by South African government. Most terrorist groups across the globe today began with violent protests which transmuted to world terror as a result of laxity or partial support from those in authority. When issues like these are not handled with seriousness, the protesters are vulnerable to being mind twisted by leaders of terrorist groups which may metamorphose into merger with existing group or the formulation of a new one. This menace if not curbed, South Africans could also be killing and maiming one another in the nearest future when other Africans have left.

The leaders of the organized violent attacks in South Africa have another hidden agenda which is yet to manifest. I foresee a terrorist group emerging from these attackers if this issue is treated with laxity. As Africa and her counterparts in the world are combating terrorism, it is important to adopt preventive measures.
I therefore call on South African government to rise to the challenge by bringing the attackers to book and pay compensation to the victims.

I wish to commend the Federal government, the National Assembly and all Nigerians at home and abroad who are standing against this devilish act. To those who cancelled their trips to South Africa in protest against the ongoing xenophobic attacks, you have displayed patriotism, history will not forget you. If this had been done earlier we would have saved our citizens. In this same manner, let us all tackle our internal security problems without playing blame game. I urge those who had engaged in the destruction and looting of businesses owned by South Africans to stop. Let us conduct our protest in civilized manner.

I also wish to call on the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) to settle amicably with Southeast governors and some people they have targeted to disgrace outside Nigeria. It is wrong for Igbo to be fighting themselves. Those exploiting the faceoff between IPOB and Southeast governors to cause more problems should desist. A divided Igbo is not in the interest of the Igbo nation."

PRESS RELEASE


MICHIAEL OKPARA INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND GOOD GOVERNANCE LECTURE TO HOLD AT UMUAHIA ON THURSDAY, 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2019 .


History would be made at Umuahia in Abia state on thursday, 26 September, 2019 when the MICHAEL OKPARA CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP AND GOOD GOVERNANCE would hold a programme for the benefit of Ndigbo . The lecture is tagged; SUSTAINING DEMOCRACY , LEADERSHIP AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN OUR CLIME; THE M. I OKPARA MODEL. Under the distinguished Chairmanship of Chief Engr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu-Aha Eji Agamba of Igbo Land .

The spokesman of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Southwest Prince Erondu Uche while answering questions from the press on Thursday 29th August 2019 in Adamawa state after delivering a Lecture on Good Governance, a programme organised by Concerned Citizens of Abia in Diaspora(CCDA) advised CCDA members, Ndi-Igbo all over the world and Democrats to attend the event.

Prince Erondu blamed the Political Leaders, past and present Elites in Nigeria for the growing crime rate of Nigerian youths in foreign lands. He noted that most of our youths in foreign lands ran away because of bad governance in the land over the years and looting of our commonwealth. "We should not shed crocodile tears because our rulers sowed the wind and we are now reaping the whirlwind, what we sow now will determine the fate of the next generation", he noted. He however appealed to Nigerian youths to come together and take over the leadership of the country and rebuild it instead of running out of the land to engage in cybercrimes and other criminal activities or helping discredited persons to climb to power.

The Deputy Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide, Chuks Ibegbu and his family did not die in the fire disaster which completely destroyed his Enugu residence as against online media report that he and his family died in the incident. Addressing Newsmen in Lagos on Sunday evening, Prince Erondu Uche the Spokesman for Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo in the southwest said that Ibegbu and his family escaped the inferno unhurt. According to Erondu, the cause of the fire incident is yet to be known. Investigation will reveal whether it was a deliberate attack or otherwise he added.
The statement reads;

"I want to thank you the press for honoring this urgent invitation.
Today Sunday the 30th of June 2019 at exactly 2pm, the Enugu residence of the deputy Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide, Chuks Ibegbu was destroyed by fire. As at this moment, the source of the inferno is yet to be ascertained.

I wish to inform the general public that Chuks Ibegbu and his family escaped the inferno unhurt as against the news making round that they were trapped in the fire disaster. Investigation will reveal whether it was a deliberate attack or otherwise.

The Ohanaeze Spokesman is known and celebrated for his fearlessness and open defense for Igbo interest, however the cause of the inferno is under investigation. As at the moment, he is temporarily living in a hotel as the twin flat bungalow located at No.3 Mary Emmanuel Street New GRA Enugu and properties worth millions were completely destroyed.

I wish to advice Enugu residence and the general public to remain calm and go about your normal lawful businesses while we await Law enforcement agents to conclude their investigating which will be made public.

I also want to use this opportunity to appeal to Enugu state governor, Abia state governor, the entire southeast governors and well-meaning Nigerians to come to his aid as he is in urgent need of rehabilitation."

The Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Ondo state Prince Erondu Uche has debunked the rumor making round of his purported suspension by the group.
Addressing the press on Wednesday June 5th 2019 in Akure, the Secretary asked the public to disregard the fake news.

The statement reads;
"This is to alert the public on a rumor making round of a purported suspension of the state secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ondo state over misappropriation of fund. This news is fake, malicious and should be disregarded.

It is public knowledge that the secretary of an organization is not the chief accounting officer nor keeps money. More so before one could be suspended over such allegation, there should be evidence of such transaction. It is impossible to misappropriate fund that never existed. Those spreading this malicious rumor should be able to tell the public the source of the said fund, how and when I became the treasurer.
I also wish to refute the idea that I was interviewed by a reporter on this issue as such case against me does not exist.

The association after hosting Igbo day in December 2018 with over two hundred top politicians, captains of industries, philanthropists and notable businessmen in attendance claimed to be indebted. The request to make public the list of donors during the celebration led to this fake news. The general public should disregard this rumor mongers.
I am the state secretary and I am still carrying out my functions."

OHANAEZE has urged those misleading the public with fake stories of Igbo origin to stop. The group also advised Igbo not to engage further in the debate of ownership of Ile Ife. In a s statement made available to Newsmen in Asaba Delta state on May 10, 2019 , the Spokesman for the group in the Southwest Prince Erondu Uche also accused some politicians of using the debate as a tool to further deprive Igbo their rightful positions at the national level. The statement reads;

"This press statement is necessitated by the numerous publications and reactions which have trailed the recent debate on Igbo origin, ownership of Ile ife and the relationship between Igbo and Yoruba tribes. Miscreants have used the intellectual clash and display of knowledge by Historians, Scholars, traditional Rulers and interested individuals on this subject matter to make unguided comments, especially on social media. Desperate Politicians on the other hand are also using it as a tool to work against Igbo.

It is important to note that Igbo know their origin, likewise the Yoruba and other tribes and ethnic groups in Africa. It is wrong for any tribe to claim superiority of knowledge of origin of another tribe more than the tribe in question. In the school of knowledge, no man is an island. What your father told you about my father would definitely differ from my father’s story about himself and his story is the truth.

Many scholars have written about the origin of the Igbo race. Some agree with each other while some disagree, but to an extent one can see a great similarity in all. Each Scholar or Researcher writes based on data he accessed. Most of the published materials on Igbo origin lack truth. The resultant effect is that those who read these fake materials are mislead. Another problem is the incomplete stories told by some old men most of whom were and are traditional rulers. Old age or title cannot be a determinant for truth, an old man or title holder who posses incomplete story would mislead his audience. Almost all reactions, comments and publications made on this subject within the last few weeks are based on these fallible sources.

I therefore advice all Igbo to stop all form of publications regarding this subject matter. Igbo know their origin. To politicians who have hijacked this debate in order to further deprive Igbo their due leadership positions at the national level, I urge you to desist from rewriting Igbo history to avoid the wroth of the gods.

No doubt Igbo and Yoruba are closely related and the two tribes know their root. No tribe in the world can tell the origin of another tribe more than the tribe in focus."

The Spokesman for Ohanaeze in the Southwest Prince Erondu Uche has urged the Federal government to harness the potentials of notable Nigerian Scholars in ending the security challenges in Nigeria.
Addressing newsmen on Saturday the 13th of April 2019 shortly after a town hall meeting organized by Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly(INSA) in Zaria, Erondu condemned the killing of innocent Nigerians.
The statement reads;

"The rising cases of insecurity in Nigeria has gotten to the peak where our political leaders should stop playing party politics and blame game to work together in order to end this menace.
The loss of lives of innocent Nigeria citizens on daily basis to insecurity is heart breaking. No nation can record any meaningful progress without peace. “The rate at which Nigerians die daily in Nigeria, accounts for the hostility and killings of Nigerians abroad”.

The fire brigade approach to solving security problems should be truncated. “It is wrong to be repeating an action and expect a different result”. The right approach is to look into the root cause of the problem, develop a pattern interrupt and finding a lasting solution to it.
This can only be achieved when those at the helm of affairs will shun nepotism and appoint people who are capable of bringing Nigeria out of this problem.

In order to win the war against insurgency and other security challenges in Nigeria, we need the employment of the services of Distinguished Scholars especially in the field of Political Science, Peace and Conflict studies, Sociology, Psychology and Religion. The wealth of experiences of these Professionals would solve this problem as witnessed in developed nations. To win this war, both short and long term plans are required.

It is high time our leaders begin to exploit the abundant human resources available in Nigeria. The war against insecurity could be won when we use the right approach."

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLICITY SECRETARY OHANAEZE NDI-IGBO SOUTHWEST
31/03/2019.
PRESS RELEASE.

I wish to felicitate with Christian mothers in Nigeria as they mark 2019 “Mothers’ day”.
I want to thank Nigeria women for their role in nation building.
This is a time to remember Nigeria’s past and present heroines who have made the nation proud by contributing their quota in different fields. This is also a time for all to condemn and resist violence against women, rape, injustice and other related maltreatment.

Government at all levels and political parties should include more women in both elective and appointed positions. Majority of our women who have been given the opportunity to serve Nigeria have proved that they could be trusted. The education of the girl child should be taken serious by parents.

It is also important to remind women as they celebrate “Mothers day” the responsibility of training their children and wards to be good citizens of Nigeria. When children lack good home training, they join cult groups, terrorist group or engage in illegalities. “Every human is a product of his or her home or the society”. I therefore encourage mothers to instill discipline in their children in order for us to have a better society.

Wife of the president, wives of state governors, Philanthropists and NGOs who run social welfare programmes for rural women, should take these projects to the rural areas where these people reside in order to reach the target audience. In most cases well to do women who live in the cities hijack these projects.
Signed;
Prince Erondu Uche.
Spokesman for Ohanaeze Southwest.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLICITY SECRETARY OHANAEZE NDI-IGBO SOUTHWEST
27/03/2019.
PRESS RELEASE.

The rate of building collapse recently in Nigeria is alarming. It therefore calls for urgent intervention by stakeholders in the field, in order to avert further lost of lives and properties. All building collapse recorded in Nigeria are all avoidable incidents, unlike other countries where the root cause are majorly natural disaster. These tragic occurrences are either caused by the use of substandard building materials, lack of maintenance culture, expired structures and employment of the services of quacks in building profession.

It is therefore important and urgent that the federal and state government respectively should set up special task force to monitor compliance of standard set for building in each region. This task force should also fish out structures due for renovation or demolition across the states. A law stipulating stiff punishment for owners of such structures and builders should be enacted as soon as possible.

National Orientation Agency, the Press and other media practitioners should educate the masses on the need for all to rise up against this menace. A toll free number should be provided by National Emergency Management Agency for people to call and report builders who use substandard materials, buildings due for renovation or demolition.

Nigeria has lost more than enough of her citizens to insurgency and clash between farmers and herders. Further reduction of our population and destruction of properties by building collapse is unacceptable and should be resisted by all.

I wish also to console the families of the victims of building collapse in Nigeria. May God grant you the fortitude to bear this avoidable loss and may the souls of these victims find eternal rest amen.

Signed;
Prince Erondu Uche.
Spokesman for Ohanaeze Southwest.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLICITY SECRETARY OHANAEZE NDI-IGBO SOUTHWEST
17/03/2019.
PRESS RELEASE.

I wish to congratulate you Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, the Executive governor of Abia state for your victory at the polls. Your landslide victory is an indication that the people of Abia love you and are happy with your administration.

I wish to encourage you to continue with the ongoing projects across the state and ensure their completion before the end of your tenure. I thank all Abians who participated in the election either as Candidates or electorates, I advice all to put away individual and party differences to support the present administration for the betterment of the entire state.

Your Excellency sir, “the end of a good journey is better than its beginning”, you would have written your name in gold when you end well. Identify the little foxes that spoil the vine and keep sycophants at arm’s length.

Congratulations!

Prince Erondu Uche
The Spokesman for Ohanaeze
Southwest.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLICITY SECRETARY OHANAEZE NDI-IGBO SOUTHWEST.
15/03/2019.
PRESS RELEASE.

The death of Chief Sylvester Debe Odumegwu Ojukwu, the son of Late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu is a colossal loss to all Igbo. “Akpunwa Omekannaya”as he was popularly called who died at his prime age was a good patriotic Igbo who followed the footsteps of his father. The progress and interest of all Igbo was his top priority.

It is disheartening to note that some Igbo icons and legends that were to play vital roles in the development of Igbo nation are leaving the centre stage at this critical time when they were most needed. His contributions to the welfare of Ohanaeze in the Southwest will be missed.

As his body will be laid to rest in Anambra state this weekend, I urge our youths to emulate the good examples he exhibited while he was alive. He was a peace maker who believed and fought for the unity of all Igbo at home and abroad. Seventy percent of his time was dedicated to service of humanity.

Ohanaeze Southwest has concluded arrangements to immortalize his name, I therefore advice other zones to do same.
May God grant his immediate family and all Igbo the fortitude to bear this irreparable trouncing and may his gentle soul rest in peace amen.

Signed;
Prince Erondu Uche
Spokesman for Ohanaeze Southwest.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLICITY SECRETARY OHANAEZE NDI-IGBO SOUTHWEST
06/02/2019.
PRESS RELEASE.
After a critical analysis of the importance of the 2019 general election to the Igbo nation, the Southwest executive council of Ohanaeze Southwest (SWEC) decided to meet in order to make sure that all eligible Igbo indigenes who have their PVCs would participate actively in the forthcoming general elections.
The marginalization and unfair treatment against Ndi-Igbo from Nigerian government since after the civil war has gotten to the peak where even gods weep for Ndi-Igbo. The federal government has mercilessly dealt with the Igbos all these years. The only federal presence felt in Igbo land is that of Law enforcement agents. The agitations going on in every part of the country is as a result of the failure of our leaders to unite the nation as one.
This marginalization and exclusion from power can only be corrected when we all use our PVCs wisely. The call to boycott the 2019 general election by members of IPOB is unacceptable and is targeted at increasing the sufferings of Ndigbo. We therefore call on Igbos to disregard the call by IPOB to be disfranchised. Our failure to use our PVCs to decide who rules Nigeria will bring more sufferings to our people.
We hereby encourage all Igbos to come out in mass and vote during the forthcoming election. Anyone who loves Igbo land is expected to come out participate in the election. “The way to move forward in life is to physically and spiritually move forward, while the way to retrogress is to move backward”.
Finally, Igbos are advised to vote candidates on merit, reject imposition and intimidation and protect their votes.

Signed;
Prince Erondu Uche.
Spokesman for Ohanaeze Southwest.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLICITY SECRETARY OHANAEZE NDI-IGBO SOUTHWEST.

27TH JANUARY 2019.

PRESS RELEASE.

I am making this press release at my personal capacity as the Spokesman for Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Southwest, Nigeria.

I condemn in entirety the derogatory and imprudent statement credited to Willie Obiano, the executive governor of Anambra state, against the venerated Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo and our highly respected and fearless leader, Nnia Nwodo. Such statement coming from a serving governor who has benefited so much from Ohanaeze can best be described as a sign of ingratitude.

It is quite untoward and disappointing to note that a man who is shining today as a result of the solid foundation laid by Peter Obi had the effrontery to insult Ndi-Igbo because of the same man.

Based on the reactions emanating from the endorsement of Atiku's candidature by Ohanaeze, I want Nigerians and the world to note that;

1. The decision by Imeobi to endorse Atiku/Obi was unanimously done.
2. The endorsement is for the best interest of Ndi-Igbo, which is above any personal interest.
3. Ohanaeze under the leadership of Nnia Nwodo is not divided but one indivisible entity.

I also wish to remind the executive governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano that as a leader, the interest of the people comes first, irrespective of party affiliation. I therefore demand;
1. Immediate public withdrawal of the said statement.
2. A written apology addressed to Ohanaeze and Nnia Nwodo respectively, which must be published in the national dailies.
3. Do not allow your personal conflict with Peter Obi, your personal interest and ambition to negatively affect the collective interest of Ndi-Igbo and their greater good.

Finally, I wish to encourage our able leader, Nnia Nwodo to disregard the statement and continue to remain focused.

Signed;
Prince Erondu Uche.
Spokesman for Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Southwest.

New CJN, Justice Muhammad, to set up election tribunal tomorrow

Published January 25, 2019
New CJN Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad


Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja

The new Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, will on Saturday (tomorrow), swear in members of the National Assembly, governorship and state assembly election petition tribunals, The PUNCH has learnt.

Muhammad was sworn-in by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday afternoon shortly after announcing the suspension of the substantive CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, who is facing charges of corruption before the Code of Conduct Tribunal.



The election petition tribunals will be expected to handle disagreements that may arise from the conduct of the elections which begin in three weeks.

Born on December 31, 1953 at Doguwa – Giade, a local government area in Bauchi State, Justice Muhammad attended Ahmadu Bello University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Law in 1980.

He later obtained a master’s degree and doctorate from the same university in 1984 and 1998 respectively.

PRINCE ERONDU UCHE.

About Prince Erondu Uche.

Prince Erondu Uche, Onye Oma Di Oha Nma of Ngwa Land is an indigene of Abia state. He emerged as the Publicity Secretary of the Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural group, OHANAEZE NDI-IGBO, Southwest Zone in 2018 after the zonal election.
He was a former Financial Secretary of the Akure South Chapter of Ohanaeze, after which he contested and won as the state Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ondo State chapter in 2017.
Prince Erondu Uche is the Leader of all the Secretaries of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Diaspora.
"Ohanaeze Digital" as he is fondly addressed by his fans and followers all over the world who love his digitalization of the Apex group was a former Student Union President. An Economist and a graduate of Political Science from University of Nigeria Nsukka.
He is also a Pioneer member and the Spokesman for the Apex Igbo Political group, Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly (INSA).
Prince Erondu Uche is the founder and National Coordinator of Concerned Citizens of Abia in Diaspora (CCAD). A group which advocates for good governance in Abia state, Nigeria. The group encourages and ensures the full participation of Abia state indigenes in Diaspora in Abia politics. The first group ever in the state to provide free transportation for Abians in Diaspora to go home and vote during general election.
He is the founder and President of "A Better Nigeria Movement ". A youth movement which advocates for good governance and encourages youths to go into leadership.
He is an Author, Poet and a Prolific Writer who has several poems and quotes to his credit. He prolifically invents a minimum of four quotes monthly. More loading..

PRINCE ERONDU UCHE.

About Prince Erondu Uche.

Prince Erondu Uche, Onye Oma Di Oha Nma is an indigene of Abia state. He emerged as the Publicity Secretary of the Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural group, OHANAEZE NDI-IGBO, Southwest Zone in 2018 after the Zonal election.
He was a former Financial Secretary of Ohanaeze, after which he became the state Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ondo State chapter in 2017.
Prince Erondu Uche is the Leader of all the Secretaries of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Diaspora.
He introduced the use of WhatsApp groups in Ohanaeze for the first time. "Ohanaeze Digital" as he is fondly addressed by his fans and followers all over the world who love his digitalization of the Apex group was a former Student Union President. An Economist and a graduate of Political Science from University of Nigeria Nsukka.
He is also a Pioneer member and the Spokesman for the Apex Igbo Political group, Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly (INSA).
Prince Erondu Uche is the Founder and President General of Concerned Citizens of Abia in Diaspora (CCAD). The Parent body of all Abia Indigenous Social, Cultural and Political Groups in the Diaspora. The first group ever of Igbo origin to provide free transportation for Abians in Diaspora to go home and vote during 2019 general election.
He is the founder and President of "A Better Nigeria Movement ". A youth movement which advocates for good governance and encourages youths to go into leadership.
He is a Co Founder/BOT Member and the Director of Media and Publicity of Pan Nigeria Presidency of Igbo Extraction Coalition ( PANPIEC). The Apex/Parent Body of all Groups Supporting Nigeria President of Igbo Extraction.
He is an Author, Poet and a Prolific Writer who has several Books, Poems and Quotes to his credit.

President General of Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly Signs Shagari's Condolence register in London.

The President General of Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly (INSA), Chief John Uche has signed the condolence register made available in the United Kingdom for people to reach out to the immediate family of the former Nigerian President Alhaji Shehu Shagari and Nigeria government.

Addressing newsmen in IMO state on Thursday 3rd January 2019, after a two day " Ime obi" retreat of National Executive Council (NEC) of Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly, John Uche who was in the UK as at the time the former Nigerian leader died, said " I wept when I heard the tragic news. He was a personal friend whom i loved so much".

The INSA boss said that he and the Spokesman for the group, Prince Erondu Uche would lead INSA delegation to pay a condolence visit to his family.

He sent his condolence to sokoto state, Federal government and the entire Nigerians.

On the forth coming general election, Chief Uche said that the election will be peaceful, against the backdrop of some Pastors who have prophesied doom. He concluded by saying that Nigerians are wiser now. No one is ready anymore to die for bad politicians whose children are outside the country enjoying their lives.

World Press Conference of Concerned Citizens of Abia in Diaspora (CCAD), held On January 5th 2019 in Akure Ondo State Nigeria.

National leaders of CCAD, Zonal and State Coordinators of CCAD, gentlemen of the press, good day.


The Political developments in recent time in Nigeria and Abia state in particular and the need for more political awareness and participation in Abia is the rationale for this Press conference.

The high number of uncollected PVCs at INEC offices Nationwide calls for concern. The end result is that Citizens disfranchise themselves from partaking in the voting process, thereby deny the Nation their Constitutional obligations of electing good leaders.
Ironically, this same people want good governance but do not participate in producing the desired leadership. "The best time to plant a tree is twenty five years ago, the second best time is now".

I therefore urge all Abians at home and abroad who are yet to collect their PVCs to do so without further delay.

I also wish to use this medium to advice Abians to shun violence before, during and after the election and not to get involved in the act of vote buying and selling.

Research has shown that most Electorate in diaspora who registered in their indigenous states may not be able to vote in such areas because of the cost implications involved after returning from the just concluded Christmas and New year celebrations.

In order to encourage Abia state indigenes Igbo Land who want to vote in Abia, I am going to provide free transportation for the excise.

All eligible voters who registered and have their PVCs will enjoy free ride to and fro.

To access this offer, Abians are to link up with their State/Zonal Coordinators of Concerned Citizens of Abia in Diaspora (CCAD) in their area.

In conclusion, i want to assure Abians in Diaspora that we would be actively involved in this year's general election in Abia state.

Long live Abia God's own state!

Signed;
Prince Erondu Uche.
Spokesman for Ohanaeze Ndigbo Southwest and National Coordinator Concerned Citizens of Abia in Diaspora (CCAD)

OHANAEZE NDI-IGBO SOUTHWEST MOURNS SHEHU SHAGARI.

The Spokesman for Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Southwest, Prince Erondu Uche has expressed shock at the death of the former Nigeria second republic President Alhaji Shehu Shagari.

In a Press release made available to newsmen on 29th December 2018, Prince Erondu Uche lamented at what he tagged "Exodus of Patriotic Elder Statesmen".
He noted that Shagari, Alex Ekwueme and others are leaving the stage at a time when their "wealth of experiences" are needed most in Nigeria.

The Ohanaeze Southwest Image Maker who is known for his prolific writings and arty quotations said that "the difference between a Ruler and a Leader is like light and darkness, Africa needs leaders".

"The deeds of good men outlive them and they are used as good examples. While the memories of a bad leader is a censure to his family and close allies. He advised Politicians to emulate the good legacies of the fallen Hero.

He told the Federal government to come up with a Policy which will ensure that icons of his likes would be appreciated while alive and be immortalized when they pass on.

He therefore prayed God to grant him eternal rest and give his immediate family, Sokoto state and Nigeria the fortitude to bear the loss.

Prince Erondu Uche, the Spokesman for Ohanaeze Ndigbo Southwest has felicitated with Christians all over the world as they mark this year's Christmas celebration.

Speaking to Newsmen after a church service held at Christ Champions' Assembly Yenegua Bayelsa state to mark Christmas, he encouraged Christians to use this period to have a cordial relationship with God and live in peace with one another. He also encouraged Nigerian Christians to love one another and to pray for the nation.

The image maker of Ohanaeze Ndigbo southwest said he was in the state to thank God for elevating him to the post of Spokesman for Ohanaeze and Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly all in 2018.

While reacting to the statement credited to the Vice President Yemi Osibanjo on returning power to southwest in 2023, he expressed his disappointment that the vice president, a pastor who should be promoting Equal Right and Just in Nigeria is now the Architect of Tribalism, Sectionalism and Nepotism.

He however advised Ndigbo to work towards producing a President from the Igbo extraction in 2023.

Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly will on 15th December 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria hold a World summit that will put to an end the uncertainty surrounding the political fate of Ndi-Igbo in Nigeria.

Addressing Newsmen in Uyo the Akwa-Ibom state capital on Friday 30th November 2018, shortly after inaugurating the newly elected Executives of Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly Akwa-Ibom state chapter, the Spokesman for the group Prince Erondu Uche said that in the summit, decisions will be taken on adoption of Candidates for various posts. He also said that some notable Nigerians will receive meritorious awards. Among those to be awarded are Ebonyi state governor Dave Umahi, Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, Willy Obiano of Anambra state, Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos state and Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe.

The occasion will be chaired by Dr. Uma Eleazu while Barr. James Ezike will deliver the keynote address. Proff. Uzodinma Nwala is a discussant while Chief, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife is the guest of honour.

The event is scheduled to hold at Swan Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos by 10am prompt.

While answering questions from the pressmen, Prince Erondu Uche said that the President General of the group, Chief John Uche had in the spirit of equity and fairness directed that all Presidential and governorship candidates, all political parties and their Candidates are invited.[b]Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly will on 15th December 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria hold a World summit that will put to an end the uncertainty surrounding the political fate of Ndi-Igbo in Nigeria.

Addressing Newsmen in Uyo the Akwa-Ibom state capital on Friday 30th November 2018, shortly after inaugurating the newly elected Executives of Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly Akwa-Ibom state chapter, the Spokesman for the group Prince Erondu Uche said that in the summit, decisions will be taken on adoption of Candidates for various posts. He also said that some notable Nigerians will receive meritorious awards. Among those to be awarded are Ebonyi state governor Dave Umahi, Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, Willy Obiano of Anambra state, Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos state and Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe.

The occasion will be chaired by Dr. Uma Eleazu while Barr. James Ezike will deliver the keynote address. Proff. Uzodinma Nwala is a discussant while Chief, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife is the guest of honour.

The event is scheduled to hold at Swan Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos by 10am prompt.

While answering questions from the pressmen, Prince Erondu Uche said that the President General of the group, Chief John Uche had in the spirit of equity and fairness directed that all Presidential and governorship candidates, all political parties and their Candidates are invited.[/b]Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly will on 15th December 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria hold a World summit that will put to an end the uncertainty surrounding the political fate of Ndi-Igbo in Nigeria.

Addressing Newsmen in Uyo the Akwa-Ibom state capital on Friday 30th November 2018, shortly after inaugurating the newly elected Executives of Igbo National Stakeholders' Assembly Akwa-Ibom state chapter, the Spokesman for the group Prince Erondu Uche said that in the summit, decisions will be taken on adoption of Candidates for various posts. He also said that some notable Nigerians will receive meritorious awards. Among those to be awarded are Ebonyi state governor Dave Umahi, Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, Willy Obiano of Anambra state, Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos state and Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe.

The occasion will be chaired by Dr. Uma Eleazu while Barr. James Ezike will deliver the keynote address. Proff. Uzodinma Nwala is a discussant while Chief, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife is the guest of honour.

The event is scheduled to hold at Swan Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos by 10am prompt.

While answering questions from the pressmen, Prince Erondu Uche said that the President General of the group, Chief John Uche had in the spirit of equity and fairness directed that all Presidential and governorship candidates, all political parties and their Candidates are invited.

A Poem Dedicated to Africa.
Title; Blood of gods on the altar of Politics.
Poet; Prince Erondu Uche.
Published Date; June 18, 2018.

I am a king and everlasting kingmaker!
I ruled in two dispensations, I enthrone and dethrone.
A feast for the lizards does anyone who fetches firewood full of ants host.

Wait!
Where were you when the barrel of machine guns were my errand boys?
Early graves were the portion of those who challenged me. The twelfth day in the sixth month i created as a day of worship before sycophants Skyjacked it. What you call corruption today in my days was chop I chop.
I still have the power of my country in my hands!

The atmosphere was tensed as thunderstorm had a romantic parley with darkness. The earth shook, the sun and the moon fled while the stars went into hiding. All creatures stood still in fear as these gods challenged themselves.

I hold the four aces!
Do not forget we grew up together, and I hold your secrets in my palms. Fools go where angels fear to tread.

Keep quiet!
I am not as notorious as you are, but I have my allies everywhere!
Your acrobatic displays are my handiwork. I set the stage for the one corner dance.
If not for my making, how on earth would people be forced to be happy on empty stomach.
I am the greatest of all!
I gave you poverty as a tool, the uninformed as weapons and shameless aged as mercenaries. My recycling technique I coded and permanently shut the door. I erected the altar of disunity, egocentricity and penury for the so called leaders of tomorrow. I realise how powerful I am each time they take sides, kill and destroy themselves, while we wine and dine together before their blind open eyes.

Fear and anger engulfed my sanity as I watched from my hiding, the clash of the dark nation's tormentors.

Our independence was negotiated to suit those we call our patriots. Beneficiaries of the current impunity talk like parrots. Our political arena is full of harlots.

They lie when they say we love you, a circle of recycled consortium who enjoy the suffering of their people. They invade our privacy and rape our morals daily for a morsel of bread.

My clueless town has been turned into clown town. The elites are divided.
The qualified are disqualified because of dollar notes.
Our young men willingly become infants, while the vibrant ones have been bewitched to accept African endless tomorrow.
The electorate are helpless. The devil you know is better than the angel you do not know becomes an option. But for how long?

As the thunder struck again, through the flash I could see another gladiator boasting sarcastically.
Blood will spill if my wish is not granted!

Yes, blood will spill indeed, but this time, it will be the blood of gods for the cleansing of our land.

Written by
Prince Erondu Uche.

#No more killing
#Support CAN Church protest


Released on January 6th 2018.

A Poem dedicated to Farmers.

WHO SHOT MY COW?

With tears in her eyes, she shook her head in pains.

Shouts of joy, Christmas lights aglow in the sky,
Men with gold teeth merry as
Farmlands turn to burial grounds.

Politicians from the desert join soldiers who escort cows in meetings, held inside a rock they call power house.

Give a cup of salt to him, and
Pour a thousand litres of water on him, they say over a table full of impunity.

I saw Pythons dancing in broad daylight, crocodiles left their dwelling bunks, only to be smiling under our street light.
The rule of law is failing,
Sycophants are flattering and God is watching.

Can somebody please wake Fela up,
The living saint whispers.
Yes we need a voice! the man they call bossman shouts from the background.

She groans cynically as the question echoes from the corridor of power.
Who shot my cow? I don't joke with my pet!
He concluded superciliously.

Humans are lead to the slaughterhouse, while animals roam the city. Our local markets are filled with human meat on New year day, while goat meat is scarce.
A dispensation where it is easier to die than to survive.

They lied.
They said we will invest in
Agriculture.
Cohorts of vipers. They sent us to the farm and ambushed us.

Who shot my cow? He asked again.

She began to weep frenziedly.
Who are you? I asked with empathy.
I am a Nation where cows are valued more than Humans, she reluctantly replied.

Written by Prince Erondu Uche.
Secretary General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ondo State Chapter.