Because the countdown to the election of recent President-Basic of the apex Igbo socio cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo slated for Friday attracts close to, former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, has pledged to convey his huge expertise to bear in combating insecurity in Igboland.
The previous Chairman of Police Service Fee (PSC), nonetheless, stated though there are 5 contenders vying for the seat, his management qualities, publicity, orientation on inclusivity and sturdy plans to handle Ndigbo’s peculiar challenges distinguishes him from others.
Okiro expressed dedication to advertise the tradition, financial system, safety and different aspirations of the area in keeping with what the citizenry have gone by in respect of insecurity.
He stated, “As a retired IGP and former Chairman of Police Service Fee, I’ll harness my contacts; collaborate with individuals and authorities all through Nigeria to present high quality management to Ohanaeze. I’ll utilise identical to handle the safety and socio-cultural wants of Ndigbo world wide.
“You’ll recall that as IGP, I performed distinguished function within the institution of the Amnesty programme that restored peace in Niger Delta throughout the tenure of President Umaru Yar’Adua. That enabled firms to go about to their companies and propelled a serious leap in oil manufacturing and the assets out there to state and federal governments.
“I’ll collaborate with all stakeholders to convey stability to the South-East. I’ve the required schooling, skillset, methods, expertise to mitigate the safety challenges we’re having within the South-East at this time. Return to my historical past and antecedents; I’ve accomplished very properly on this regard.”
Talking in respect of his state of origin, Okiro defined, “I can let you know with out mincing phrases that I’m from Rivers State. Individuals ought to differentiate between Ohaji-Egbema in Imo State and Ogba/Egbema/Udoni in Rivers State. I need to submit categorically that I’m from Rivers State. You may verify my information.”
He continued, “Even whereas I used to be at school as much as college degree, the information are there; a few of my schoolmates can attest to this. On the University of Ibadan, now in Oyo State, one in every of my mates is Andrew Uchendu, who later turned a Senator of the Federal Republic.
“We met on the University of Ibadan in 1974, the place we each served as govt members of the Nationwide Union of Rivers’ State College students. I used to be the treasurer whereas Andrew was the Basic Secretary. Late F.J Kuruye was the chairman.”
Okiro expressed confidence that his likelihood is very shiny in view of his endorsement by the Rivers Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
The previous IGP revealed that the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Rivers State, Chief Fortunate Ekeji and the Ladies chief, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mrs Love Chimezie Meregini, have spoken generously about his eligibility as a real son of Rivers State and a proud indigene of the Egbema group.
In the meantime, the management of the Motion for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has assured that the January 10 election into the Nationwide Govt Committee, NEC, of Ohanaeze Ndigbo shall be peaceable and devoid of any safety breach.
The MASSOB henchman, Uchenna Madu gave the peace of mind in an announcement, saying, “In our devoted and unflinching loyalty to Ndigbo and Ohanaeze Ndigbo management, MASSOB has put up all the required mechanism to make sure that the election processes are clear and seamless.
“As it’s the flip of the Igbo-speaking individuals of Rivers State, each eligible elder statesman, revered and non-partisan particular person of Igbo extraction from Rivers State is certified to contest for the workplace of the President-Basic of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.”
Madu pressured that no contestant is exempted, eliminated or disqualified, noting that it is just the Ohanaeze Ndigbo screening committee that has such obligation.
He added that the Okiro is an indigene and true son of Rivers State who all his profession as a public servant have been from the quota of the State.
“As a contestant, he’s eminently certified to contest for the workplace of President Basic of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, until the screening committee disqualifies him. MASSOB warns sponsored troublemakers to remain off the venue of election or face the results,” Madu warned.
