Ohanaeze Ndigbo Fixes November 7 for FCT Abuja Chapter Election
Oru Leonard
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has scheduled Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the election of its FCT Abuja Chapter executives.
The election date was announced following a three-day consultative engagement between the organisation’s leadership and prominent Igbo stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory to build consensus and ensure a peaceful, inclusive and credible electoral process.
The consultations involved the Ohanaeze leadership in the FCT, Ndi Ndu, the Elders Council led by Chief S.N. Okeke, State Chairmen and other key stakeholders in the Igbo community in Abuja.
To ensure a transparent electoral process, the organisation has constituted an election committee chaired by Chief Ejiofor Onyia, a former Vice President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Ambassador Eddy Onuoha will serve as Co-Chairman, while the organisation’s Secretary-General, 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.
Representatives of various groups and interests in the FCT include Odozi Nwodozi, Henshaw Ogubike, Esq., Prof. Charles Nwekeaku, Mrs. Ufere Chinyere, Chief Emeka Mbagha and Mr. Henry Ugwu.
Speaking during the consultations, Onyia assured stakeholders that the election would strictly comply with the reviewed constitution of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
He stressed that fairness, transparency, inclusiveness and adherence to constitutional provisions would guide the committee’s activities.
Also speaking, the Secretary-General, Sibeudu, conveyed the appeal of the President-General, Senator Azuta Mbata, urging Igbo sons and daughters in the FCT to remain cooperative, law-abiding and committed to the success of the exercise.
He noted that collective responsibility and mutual understanding were essential to ensuring a peaceful election and strengthening unity among the Igbo community in Abuja.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide consequently called on eligible members, stakeholders and the wider Igbo community in the FCT to support the election committee and cooperate towards a successful exercise.
The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its structures, promoting unity and ensuring that its democratic processes reflect the collective aspirations of Ndigbo.
