The planned 10 January 2025 election for a new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has been thrown into uncertainty following an order by an Enugu High Court directing all parties involved to maintain the status quo until a ruling is made.<\/p>\n
The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation had scheduled fresh elections for its executive positions, with Rivers State proposed to produce the next President-General.<\/p>\n
This move, intended to recognise Rivers as an Igbo state, has sparked debates about inclusivity and representation within the group.<\/p>\n
The tenure of the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, currently held in an acting capacity by Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, is set to expire on 10 January 2025.<\/p>\n
However, a legal suit filed by former Imo State Governor, Dr Ikedi Ohakim, threatens to disrupt the process.<\/p>\n
In suit number E\/01M\/2025, Ohakim sued Ohanaeze Ndigbo, its outgoing President-General Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, Secretary-General Amb. Okey Emuchay, and other prominent members, including Chief Ejiofor Onyia, Engr. Chidi Ibe, Mazi Okechukwu Ishiguzoro, and Chief Richard Ozubu.<\/p>\n
The court order stated, \u201cThat the alternative prayer is hereby granted; parties to maintain status quo ante bellum in the matter pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction.<\/p>\n
\u201cLeave is hereby granted to the applicant for substituted service of the motion on notice by pasting it at the entrance gate of Ohanaeze Ndigbo headquarters at 7 Park Avenue, GRA Enugu.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn order for abridgement of time is hereby granted for the hearing of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction on January 7, 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n
The case has been adjourned to January 7, 2025, for the hearing of the motion on notice, which will determine whether the proposed election will proceed or be suspended.<\/p>\n
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