Former Nigerian ambassador to Spain and wife of Dim
Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, the former Biafran Leader, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu has hit out
at Igbo leaders for keeping silent on the alleged continuous marginalisation of
the people of South East by the federal government.
This is just as Bianca also tongue-lashed the All
Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and her leadership over lack of interest in
posthumous honour to her husband.
Bianca spoke during the ninth edition of Dim Chukwuemeka
Ojukwu memorial ceremony held at Ojukwu Centre Owerri, the Imo State capital.
Ojukwu died in 2011 in London, but nine years down the line,
the members of Movement for the Sovereign State of Biafra and Biafra
Independence Movement founded by Chief Ralph Uwazuruike have consistently
organised memorial ceremony for the late Biafra leader.
Ojukwu’s widow, accused Igbo leaders of not talking for
their people but being, “in a rat race to be included in the center”, thus
leaving the issues affecting the generality of their people.
She stressed the need for Nigeria government to treat Ndigbo
fairly in the distribution of the nation’s resources, stating that Ndigbo had
been roundly marginalized in the country.
She stated that with the current trend of events in the
country, there might not be an end in sight for the continued agitations for an
independent state of Biafra.
Ojukwu also said that the continuous insensitivity of the
federal government against the plight of the people of the south east would
continue to fuel the struggle for Biafra Independence by Igbo groups unless the
federal government reviews its stand towards the people of the region.
“The federal government must review its stand towards the
people of South East. The south east is marginalized in every sector. Igboland
is now a metaphor for wasted youths in Nigeria. That’s a very precarious
situation for this country.
“Inability of government to share political and economic
opportunities equitably is what is causing tension and problems in the country.
“For as long as there’s injustice and inequity, there must
be agitations and Biafra will never die.
“These youths are not agitating because they are not being
given money but they’re asking for equal opportunities
“Despite this obvious reality, I advise the Igbo to continue
toe the path of peace in your quest for agitating for your due rights and
privileges in the Nigeria state,” she said.
She also regretted that no member of APGA-led Anambra State
Government attended the event.
“I want to know if any representative of Anambra State
Government or APGA founded by Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu is here for this event?
“It is very clear that neither Anambra government nor APGA
sent a representative here today and this has been their attitude in spite of
the fact that they use picture of Ojukwu as mascot during political campaigns,”
she said.
According to her, APGA controlled Anambra for 16 years and
people like former Governor Peter Obi, incumbent Governor Willie Obiano all
used Ojukwu’s name to achieve political fame, yet they no longer look the way
of their ex-political leader.
Bianca, who praised Uwazuruike for his sincere commitment
towards remembering the ideals of her late husband, said the spirit of Ojukwu
would continue to guide his path.
Bianca used the medium to call on Igbo people with
investments in the Diaspora and other big cities to think home, saying it was
because of massive investments outside that some Igbo people do not see reason
for Biafra agitation.
Prof. Protus Uzoma, a guest speaker at the event said though
Ojukwu was dead, his memories would live forever in the minds of Igbo people.
Uzoma, a lecturer in the philosophy department, University
of Uyo, said Igbo people are blessed with abundant human and material
resources.
“If our people have the needed Independence, we will be in
the space within five years,” he said.
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