Prof. Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe
From Everest Ezihe, Owerri
Ahead of 2027 presidential election , and considering the ongoing serious concerns, being expressed by many Igbo leaders and stakeholders on the state of the Igbo Nation in Nigerian politics, moreso piqued by years of marginalization and neglects of the ethnic nationality by previous administrations of the country, and the need to ensure that henceforth, Igbo Agenda becomes a front burner in the nation’s discuss, Prof. Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe has been nominated as one of the frontline leaders that would speak on the agenda of Ndigbo in Nigerian politics at the present and future dispensations.
The special historical but political event, which is strictly on invitation, comes up on Wednesday 27th August, 2025 at Chelsea Hotel, Central Business District, Abuja, is been organized under the auspices of; Igbo Agenda Dialogue with Chief Chekwas Okorie, (Ojeozi Ndigbo) as the Convener.
Ajumbe’s nomination as one of the led speakers is based on his antecedents as a great and outspoken Igbo leader, a courageous Journalist, a social crusader and public affairs commentator.
Okorie in his letter of invitation observed that the programme has become necessary based on serious concerns being expressed by many Igbo leaders on the state of the Igbo
Nation in Nigerian politics at this time.
He pointed out that after a number of consultations, it became compelling that a select number of Igbo leaders across political party lines and other critical stakeholders be invited to deliberate on what ought to be the agenda of Ndigbo in Nigerian politics irrespective of political party affiliation.
According to him, “God has blessed Ndigbo with a huge population and enviable geographical spread, which have remained largely untapped over the years. Thus, we have no excuse to lack relevance and well deserved respect in Nigeria.
“We owe ourselves and our younger generations the responsibility to provide the required guidance and chart a deliberate action-plan to reverse our present unacceptable situation in a sustainable manner. It is for this and other related matters, that this meeting has become compelling and crucial” he assured
The Convener further insisted that the meeting is non-partisan even as the subject matter is political.
He passionately enjoined all those concerned to spare some time from their crowded schedule to join them to rob minds and share their thoughts with them at the meeting.
