Address South-East marginalisation in leadership roles, Ohanaeze tells N’ Assembly

 

 

The Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has called for fairness in key elective and appointive leadership positions in the ongoing constitutional review exercise by the 10th National Assembly.

 

The group made the call at the South East Zonal Public hearing for Imo and Abia states which was held in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Saturday.

 

In a submission by its National Executive Committee, presented by Chizoba Iheka, the group commended the Benjamin Kalu-led Committee for its ongoing effort to birth a reviewed constitution for the country.

 

Ohaneze stated, “We advocate a deliberate service in this constitution to ensure that the key federal positions including the presidency, the Senate president, the Speaker, and other major offices of the country reflect the six geo-political zones.

“This will promote inclusiveness, a sense of brotherhood, and fairness in the distribution of leadership roles.

 

“It will be recalled that since the inception of the present democratic dispensation in the country, nobody from South-East geo-political zone has ever held the position of a leader.

 

“Nobody from South-East geo-political zone has ever held the position of Attorney General of the Federation, Head of Civil Defense, Immigration, Customs, and Minister of Internal Affairs and Agriculture, among others.”

 

The group noted that the proposal will contribute to a more equitable and inclusive federal structure, addressing the historical marginalisation of South-East and promoting national cohesion and development.