Professor Obiozor Emerges New Ohaneze President General

Posted by Ignatius Okpara African News, Featured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Sunday, January 10th, 2021

An Ex-Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Professor George Obiozo has emerged the new President General of Apex Igbo Socio cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndigbo.

He polled a total of 304 votes to defeat four other contestants in the keenly contested delegates election held today, 10th, Sunday January, 2021, at the Dan Ayiam Stadium, Owerri, the Imo state capital.

Three Candidates for the position, had earlier stepped down for the new Ohaneze boss, before the commencement of the election.

African Examiner reports that Professor Obiozo, is taking over from Chief Nnia Nwodo, whose tenure has elapsed.

The new President General, hails from Orlu Senatorial District of Imo state, South East Nigeria.

Virtually all the serving and former South East governors, as well as federal appointees supported Professor Obiozo, and openly voted for him.