The election of Senator Azuta-Mbata, who hails from Rivers State in South-South Nigeria, marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s history.”
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined other Nigerians to extend congratulations to Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the 13th President-General of Ohanézè Ndígbo worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation.
In a statement issued on Saturday, January 11, 2025 by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Felix Morka, the party also ccongratulated the outgoing president-general, Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu, who completed the tenure of the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuayanwu.
The ruling party said the election of Senator Azuta-Mbata, who hails from Rivers State in South-South Nigeria, marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s history.
It stated, “With a stellar public service record, particularly as a two-term Senator who championed the welfare and interest of his constituents and legislated for good and effective governance in the country, we are confident that Senator Azuta-Mbata will bring to bear his wealth of experience in providing a mature, purposeful and patriotic leadership for Ohanézè Ndígbo.
“We assure the new leadership of Ohanézè Ndígbo of our Party’s readiness to explore areas of partnership towards advancing development, shared prosperity, unity, peace and progress of our great country.
“The APC wishes Senator Azuta-Mbata and the entire executive of Ohanézè Ndígbo a successful and remarkable tenure in the fulfilment of the organisation’s important mandate.”