The Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, the apex decision-making body of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers State, has announced the withdrawal of all honours, recognitions, and titles previously bestowed on Senator John Azuta-Mbata, the newly elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
The group also barred Senator Azuta-Mbata, who represented Rivers East Senatorial District from 1999 to 2007, from participating in activities in Ikwerre land, including community meetings and political representation.
This decision extends to his hometown, Eneka Community in Apara Kingdom.
The Ikwerre leadership accused Azuta-Mbata of committing “sacrilege” against Ikwerre land by accepting the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people.
