Nigeria: Ohaneze Ndigbo elects Chief Egwuonwu as new president in Cross River

A prominent businessman and politician, Chief Emeka Egwuonwu has been elected as the new President of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Cross River.

The Igbo socio-cultural group also declared its intention to actively engage in national politics to secure greater benefits for its people.

ALSO READ: Ex-Ohaneze President-General tasks NIREC on national unity

The decision was announced in Ikom Local Government Area over the weekend following a peaceful election to choose new leaders for the…