The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has pleaded with President Muhammadu
Buhari to ensure that Igbo youths being held in various detention facilities
across the country by security agents are freed.
Prof. George Obiozor, the President of Ohanaeze, made the
call on Thursday while welcoming President Buhari to Owerri, the Imo State capital.
He claimed the Igbo people are not separatists, stressing
that they would continue to be part of Nigeria as long as there is justice in
the country.
He said, “Your Excellency, the most urgent and imperative
need of Ndigbo today is security. The security of Ndigbo in Nigeria and beyond
has become a compelling primary responsibility of serious concern for Ndigbo.
“Regrettably our South East Zone has recently become a
theatre of conflict, negating the peace-loving nature of our people.
“In this context, Ohanaeze Ndigbo calls for the
establishment of a zonal and state police apparatus to support and complement
the existing federal security architecture.
“It is in this same vein that Ohanaeze Ndigbo appeals to
you, Mr. President, to see to the release of Igbo youths detained by various
security agencies across the country.”
President Buhari on Thursday visited Imo State to commission
some projects said to have been executed by the state governor, Hope Uzodinma.
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