Ohanaeze Socio-Cultural Organization Calls on Peter Obi to Embrace Election Results and Back Tinubu, News About Nigeria reports.
In a bid to foster unity and political harmony, the Ohanaeze socio-cultural organization has made a fervent plea to the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging him to gracefully accept the outcome of the recently concluded presidential election and throw his support behind President-elect Bola Tinubu.
Ohanaeze’s Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, emphasized the importance of acknowledging and respecting the will of the people as expressed through the electoral process.
Isiguzoro encouraged Obi to rise above personal disappointment and put the nation’s interest first by wholeheartedly embracing the democratic decision made by the electorate.
Isiguzoro emphasized that now is the time for unity and collective action, rather than division or dissent. He highlighted the significance of a united front in supporting Tinubu’s presidency, stressing the potential positive impact it could have on the nation as a whole.
The Secretary-General further expressed the view that Peter Obi holds great promise as a candidate for future elections, but he urged him to prioritize building bridges and fostering goodwill at this critical juncture.
He affirmed that by extending his support to Tinubu and working collaboratively, Obi can play a pivotal role in fostering a harmonious political atmosphere and advancing the interests of the Nigerian people.
Ohanaeze’s appeal to Obi aligns with its broader stance of promoting stability and inclusivity within the political landscape. The organization firmly believes that accepting the election outcome and supporting the President-elect will contribute to national cohesion and the overall progress of the country.
Isiguzoro said; “At this point in time, we will not associate with Igbos saying Asiwaju should not be sworn in on May 29 until the tribunal and the Supreme Court decide who becomes the president.
“They were seeing instances where, in a football match, it’s wrong to hand over a trophy to a winner when the match is still ongoing, that the election process is still on until the Supreme Court gives its mandate.
“Ohanaeze, after due consultations with Southeast governors, Igbo elders, Ime-Obi, and the general assembly in Enugu decided to caution all stakeholders in the Igbo project to be careful of their utterances and not to portray Ndigbos as being against Tinubu because of the consequences of such actions would fall back on our shoulders and Igbo populace who are mainly traders, leaving outside Igbo speaking states. The majority of them are in the Southwest, particularly in Lagos State.
“We are cautioning all those using the Igbo platform to allow the court to do justice, because Ohanaeze has nothing to lose. Those saying Tinubu should not be sworn in are calling for an interim government, and this call is very satanic and evil and does not represent the interest of Ndigbos.
“That is their own opinion, but Ohanaeze will attend his inauguration and not pick a fight with the President-elect.
“The position of Ohanaeze is very clear; we will continue to support whoever INEC declares as the president, and with the full backing of the Igbo governors with Rivers State, Ohanaeze is calling on those agitating for an interim government to drop it, it’s satanic.
“We are saying everybody should support Tinubu’s inauguration, but that does not stop them from doing their work. We are calling on all our 52 affiliated bodies to that Ime-Obi has mandated that every agitation for the 2023 election should end because Ndigbo has moved on.
“Peter Obi is the candidate of the future, nobody should use this election to create enmity because Igbos and Yorubas, nobody should pick up a fight they can’t finish against Tinubu. Igbo traders across the country would fill the heat of the proclamation of some so-called elders.”
