In a statement made available to Ebonyi Times Newspapers,
Mazi Okafor said, "As the 2023 general elections edges closer, the
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, as a non-partisan umbrella body whose primary
interest is the welfare and development of not only South-Easterners but also
the entire Nigerian citizenry is fully committed to forming synergy and
partnership with stakeholders towards ensuring a free, fair and credible
election.
"In light of this, we want to reiterate that the Igbo
Youths world over are smart, enterprising, industrious and resourceful and
fully committed to the vision of a new Nigeria and as such will be unanimously
voting competent, proven and sound candidates who will be committed to a better
Nigeria agenda.
"Shortly, we shall begin to engage the youths at the
grassroots on a holistic sensitization campaign to enlighten our people on the
need to make informed choices, align with a vision for peaceful coexistence and
violence-free activities before, during and after the general elections.
"Considering the pivotal position of the political
class in the political developments in this season, we shall be consequently
consulting, engaging and deliberating with candidates, party executives and
other stakeholders in the region and beyond to ensure and advocate for a
peaceful, free and fair elections.
"To this end, we enjoin Nigerians to refrain from all
hate speeches, violent misconduct and any ethnic induced contention of any sort
as we focus on achieving the bigger goal of ensuring that the will of the
people prevails under the best atmosphere possible".
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