Atiku congratulates Iwuanyanwu on his emergence as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Alhaji Atiku , has congratulated Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on his emergence as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an Igbo social organisation.
Chief Iwuanyanwu was elected to the position following the death of George Obiozor in December 2022.
In a statement on Saturday, Atiku described Iwuanyanwu as a “worthy Nigerian leader who belongs to the first class grade of contemporary Nigerian statesmen.”
The former Vice President urged Chief Iwuanyanwu to use his office to strengthen national integration and Igbo unity.
“I expressed the optimism that Iwuanyanwu will make the desired impact, taking into consideration his political grit and sagacity, which aura and influence reverberates across the length and breadth of Nigeria,” Atiku said.
“Iwuanyanwu’s strong character and beautiful heart will combine to produce a successful tenure and transformational leadership in Igbo land. I wish him well as he serves and leads his people to new heights.”