By Nkechi Eze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has fixed November 7, 2026, for the conduct of its Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Chapter election as part of efforts to strengthen its organisational structures and promote unity among Igbo residents in the territory.
The organisation, under the leadership of its President-General, Senator Azuta Mbata, announced the election date following a three-day consultative engagement with its FCT leaders and prominent Igbo stakeholders to build consensus and ensure a peaceful, inclusive and credible electoral process.
According to an official statement signed by the Global Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Ezechi Chukwu, the consultations involved the Ohanaeze leadership in the FCT, Ndi Ndu, the Elders Council led by Chief S.N. Okeke, as well as state chairmen and other critical stakeholders in the Igbo community in Abuja.
The organisation also constituted an election committee to oversee the exercise, with former Vice President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Ejiofor Onyia, appointed as chairman.
Ambassador Eddy Onuoha, who served in various capacities in the organisation’s former National Executive Committee, was named Co-Chairman, while the Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emeka Sibeudu, will serve as secretary of the committee.
Other members representing the Global Executive Council include the Global Publicity Secretary, Dr Ezechi Chukwu; Global Financial Secretary, Charles Nkata, Esq.; and Global Deputy Legal Adviser, Chizoba Iheka.
The committee also comprises representatives of various groups and interests in the FCT, including Odozi Nwodozi, Henshaw Ogubike, Esq., Prof. Charles Nwekeaku, Mrs Ufere Chinyere, Chief Emeka Mbagha and Henry Ugwu.
Speaking during the consultations, Onyia assured stakeholders that the election would be conducted in strict compliance with the reviewed Constitution of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
He emphasised the need for fairness, transparency, inclusiveness and adherence to established constitutional provisions to ensure the credibility of the exercise.
Similarly, Sibeudu conveyed the appeal of the President-General to Igbo sons and daughters in the FCT to remain law-abiding, cooperative and committed to the electoral process.
He stressed that collective responsibility and mutual understanding were essential to achieving a peaceful election in the interest of unity and progress among Ndi Igbo in Abuja.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide urged all eligible members and relevant stakeholders in the FCT to support the process and cooperate with the election committee to ensure a successful exercise.
