THE OHANEZE Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to release the detained director of Radio Biafra and leader of Independent People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu to Igbo leaders, assuring that they would make him realize the futility of continuing his pro- Biafra stance.
Chairman of state presidents of Ohaneze in the seven Igbo -speaking states, Dr. Chris Eluemunoh told reporters in Awka that Igbo leaders were equally concerned with the security challenges posed by the activities of the pro-Biafra group, adding that once Kanu was released to Igbo leaders, they would sit him down and discuss with him and make him realize the negative effects of continuing with efforts to actualize the Biafra Republic.
According to Eluemunoh, a lot of discussions on how to tackle the issue of insecurity in the country were going on among Igbo leaders, adding that they believe that Kanu’s issue could be better handled and resolved if he was released to enable Igbo leaders get involved in the matter.
He said: “IPOB and MASSOB (the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra) can operate as pressure groups and not as secessionist groups. Many Igbo people are residing in other parts of Nigeria and there is no way they can abandon their investments to return to the East in the name of Biafra.”
He however commended IPOB for ending their protests that grounded many cities in the East last year, assuring them that they would benefit more if they adopted dialogue in their approach to national issues.
The Ohaneze leader also spoke on the recent statement credited to the Enugu -based Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka in which he was quoted as saying that some people were planning to assassinate President Buhari, describing such a statement as reckless.
He added: “Mbaka should face his evangelism work as a priest rather than creating panic in the country. If he received any revelation, the better thing for him to do is to keep it to himself and pray to God to avert such a thing. The president is the Commander -in -Chief of the country’s armed forces and is capable of securing himself and we see the statement by Mbaka as a distraction.”
He said that Ohaneze supports the president’s anti corruption war, adding that by the way he is going, sanity would soon return to the country’s socio -economic life. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Hope Buhari doesn't fall into this trap being advocated by same gutless and irresponsible so called Igbo elders who are the major cause of underdevelopment in their states.If the so called elders had actually behaved and acted the parts ethical and responsible elders play in the community,the lives of the youths in their domains would have improved.We've continuously hear of them siphoning money meant for developmental projects into their personal account and thereafter parading themselves as some heartless irresponsible Chiefs.Anybody that felt they are above the law must be dealt with accordingly.Full Stop.
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DeleteIs this cowardice or what? why will Ohaneze plead with that Dictator that does not obey the rule of law. court has granted an unconditional bail to Nnamdi Kanu and Buhari has refused to obey that court order. Though i am not from the East, Ohaneze ndi igbo is inconsequential. in fact, they are useless by pleading with that idiot. if it were in countries where people know their right, this would have been a perfect time for a bloody revolution. why will Ohaneze beg him, for what? This is arrant nonsense.
ReplyDeleteare u sure u are not from the East, you sound east and even your characters as portrait in the above comment tells even a fool dat u are igbo. You can only fool urself bro
DeleteU r indeed biased, arogant and Insane to call Mr. President names!
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U must be Indeed a Demented man!
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Respect your elders is same as b respecting God!
Enter your comment...this Nnamdi Kanu still have seven Christmas to spend in detention . After that he will be a reformed Nigerian
ReplyDeleteI don't want Kanu to be maltreated for exercising his right for self determination. There should be a referendum to confirm if indeed they want to go. Those who have investments in other parts of the country can be given option of staying as residents or citizens. The oil which is the uniting factor is becoming valueless so this is the time for us to go our separate ways. Up Biafra Up Oduduwa Up Hausawa
ReplyDeleteBuhari you will regret for ever becoming the president of this Country. Great doom awaits you.
ReplyDeleteOhanaeze a bunch of old oafs. Can foreign nationals not own property abroad? Old buffoons.
ReplyDeleteI'M sure that you all in Ohaneze are over 60 but would be proud if Buhari rewarded you old sellouts with youth leader posts. In slavery times they would be uncle toms.
ReplyDeleteMost people calling Mr. President names are not with their right senses. How can you be insulting and accusing the leader set over us by God. You fools are indirectly abusing and accusing your creator which is God. Respect your elders so that you can fulfill your days on earth. Ohaneze is taking a right step to bring peace to the Nation. Blessed are the peace makers.
ReplyDeleteThey should free this boy now abi people wey don commit big big crime wetin they do to them? the igbo should fight for their right, this is injustice
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