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2027: Ohanaeze Backs Igbo Aspirants For Presidency

ByTitilope Adako

PublishedAugust 28, 2025

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared support for any Igbo person willing to contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing contrary reports as fake news.

President General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, stated on Thursday that Ohanaeze is not a political party and cannot dictate who should or should not vie for any office.

He said, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo has stated emphatically that any Igbo person can contest in the 2027 presidential election.

“Any Igbo person who belongs to a political party and wants to contest any elections whatsoever in 2027 is free to do so.

“Any publications to the contrary are fake news, did not originate from Ohanaeze Ndigbo and should be discountenanced by the entirety of Ndigbo.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is a socio-cultural organisation of Ndigbo and not a political party. As such, Ohanaeze is not in a position to say, dictate, or even advise on who should and shouldn’t contest elections in Nigeria in 2027 or at any time for that matter.

“Ndigbo are advised to continue their lawful political activities in the various political parties of their choice and membership.”

Titilope Adako

Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.