Chidi Ibeh elected Ohanaeze Ndigbo President in a controversial circumstance

Engr Chidi Ibeh, a former commissioner in Imo State under the administration of Governor Rochas Okorocha, has emerged the factional President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

The former commissioner, who is a holder of national award, Member of the Federal Republic, MFR, emerged during a parallel election organized by the Prince Richard Ozobu-led election committee.

Others elected as well were Dimm Uche Okwukwu, Deputy President General. Okwukwu from Rivers State is the incumbent Secretary-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro from Abia State was elected Secretary General.

Speaking to journalists on Saturday, Ozobu said the election was held in Enugu under strict observance of COVID-19 protocol.

According to him, “We promised to give Ndigbo credible election and that is what we have done.

“A new leadership of Ohanaeze has emerged and it was in compliance with the constitution of Ohanaeze. We met all the requirements.

“We are still collating results for other seats, but the key leadership positions are ready. It started late last night and was concluded this morning. Many delegates participated through zoom because of ban on large gathering owing to COVID-19.

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“The rest of the National Ohanaeze Executive election results will be released after further verifications to ensure that the constitutional provisions were fully met”.

It has also been gathered by our correspondent that another election is also taking place in Imo State, under the committee being chaired by Chief Garri Igariwey.