Rochas Okorocha, governor of Imo state, says Igbo people need to fix the “bridge of relationship” with their northern counterparts.

He cautioned those in support of the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) saying, “we don’t need such”.

“I do know that when the chips are down, they (IPOB) won’t be anywhere to be found.”

He said the three-month quit notice given to the Igbo was inciting and could cause disaffection between the South-East and Northern regions.

“While I blame the Arewa youths who may have acted under provocation and taking the matter beyond scope, the statements were also very inciting and can create disaffection between the north and south-east,” he said in a statement issued on his behalf by Sam Onwuemeodo, his chief press secretary

“For the purpose of those who have forgotten, in history, the south-east and north have enjoyed a good political relationship, especially in the days of Shagari. We have been seen as allies and partners politically.

“Except for this past dispensation, for some myopic reasons many Igbo did not see the victory of Buhari coming and we missed the link. We need immediate refixing of this bridge of relationship between the south-east and the north.

“I call on all Igbo persons to dissociate themselves and every northerner and well-meaning Nigerians to distance themselves from these comments from Arewa group and IPOB. Again, let me caution those who are calling for support for IPOB, especially the non-Igbo, to stop henceforth. It is deceitful and inciting and is no longer a welcome development in this part of the world.”

He called on the country’s leaders “to speak out and condemn this act because silence cannot help us in this matter”.

“Leaders ought to take responsibilities now and teach our youths the right things to do. The people in this matter are our children, our youth and they have a duty to listen to us as their parents,” he said.

“It is apparent that we have failed as leaders in this nation, giving room for this hate in families, communities, states and at national levels. We need to take responsibilities as leaders to stop this campaign of hate as that will not do us any good.

“I call on my Igbo brothers, the agitators because there is nothing wrong in doing what others are doing, your style is what is wrong. You can’t be calling for a sovereign nation inside a nation, it is absolutely wrong.

“If you must agitate, I propose you agitate for the Movement for Economic Survival of Igbo People (MOESIP). That will help for the economic survival of our land, making agriculture the mainstay of our economy. That is only when we will command the respect of the rest of the world.”

The governor said having fought for the unity of the country, the Igbo should not be counted out of the country’s affairs.

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Afam4eva:
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make i see wetin you go type put there.

And the unity begging continues, watchout for part 29, coming soon from the east side

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Fat ugly black pig

That relationship you seek with the north can only come in a restructured Nigeria and not outside of it Mr Okorocha. The north is not God that must be begged and appeased.
The Igbo want restructuring, the Yoruba supports it, the South South region is in support, even minority tribes in the north are fully behind it. Why is it only the Hausa-Fulani that's against it?

These so called Igbo "leaders" are shameless.

How about the North fixing their relationship with the Igbo, selfish politician?

how about lets bring an end to the marginalisation of ndigbo. Igbos are not beggers they are a very resilient people that can and have survived even the toughest of situations. Federal government presence in the east is next to zero, only the military checkpoint after every kilometer is fully noticeable despite having near zero death rate of guests from other tribes. I ask this question, when was the last time you heard a yoruba, hausa, fulani man killed in igboland? Ndigbo are a hardworking and naturally very peaceful even in protests. something has to change and it needs to happen quick. Rochas if you dont protect the interest of your people, deuteronomy 28 vs 28 will befall you

obinnho10:
how about lets bring an end to the marginalisation of ndigbo. Igbos are not beggers they are a very resilient people that can and have survived even the toughest of situations. Federal government presence in the east is next to zero, only the military checkpoint after every kilometer is fully noticeable despite having near zero death rate of guests from other tribes. I ask this question, when was the last time you heard a yoruba, hausa, fulani man killed in igboland? Ndigbo are a hardworking and naturally very peaceful even in protests. something has to change and it needs to happen quick. Rochas if you dont protect the interest of your people, deuteronomy 28 vs 28 will befall you

so what was the gain of the GEJ useless 6 years? and what have been the work of all the elected representatives from the east? marginalization by who and how?

God bless Okorocha.

make thunder fire you idiot, it is the north that should give up on hegemony and hatred for igbos, is this okorocha mad

I don't know how this funny looking man sleeps and wakes with a peaceful mien across his face with the level of subjugation the Igbo's have been subjected to over the years. I don't think this clown has the blue blood of Ndigbo in him at all......such a pleb speaking like a lunatic and ugly student of history. Reconcile with who?

tomakint:
I don't know how this funny looking man sleeps and wakes with a peaceful mien across his face with the level of subjugation the Igbo's have been subjected to over the years. I don't think this clown has the blue blood of Ndigbo in him at all......such a pleb speaking like a lunatic and ugly student of history. Reconcile with who?

oh my darling, why are u so full of wisdom?

My signature my business

adadike281:
oh my darling, why are u so full of wisdom?

Nne, its been long oooo how are u doing? Thanks for the compliments dear

Who cares what okorocha has to say?
I wasnt expecting otherwise.

obinnho10:
how about lets bring an end to the marginalisation of ndigbo. Igbos are not beggers they are a very resilient people that can and have survived even the toughest of situations. Federal government presence in the east is next to zero, only the military checkpoint after every kilometer is fully noticeable despite having near zero death rate of guests from other tribes. I ask this question, when was the last time you heard a yoruba, hausa, fulani man killed in igboland? Ndigbo are a hardworking and naturally very peaceful even in protests. something has to change and it needs to happen quick. Rochas if you dont protect the interest of your people, deuteronomy 28 vs 28 will befall you

It's foolish when you Ibos talk about marginalisation!! Agreed you played the wrong politics in 2015, but that is all!! GEJ locked out the Yorubas completely for his 6 years in power,but they never resort to this nuisance attitude of the Ibos

And who is WE?? Onye awusa

Slavery Language and Body language of Unity beggar

tomakint:

Nne, its been long oooo how are u doing? Thanks for the compliments dear

fine dear, I dey where u kept me o

Someone should slap this guy...

Jonathan locked out the yorubas? I am hearing this for the very first time. I believe you are one privileged from this current administration. You have grown in health, wealth and all round satisfaction. Not many are this fortunate

simplycarro:


It's foolish when you Ibos talk about marginalisation!! Agreed you played the wrong politics in 2015, but that is all!! GEJ locked out the Yorubas completely for his 6 years in power,but they never resort to this nuisance attitude of the Ibos

What is he saying?

On the actualization of Biafra, this dimwit called Okoroawusa should be banished from Biafra to Nigeria or Arewa Islamic Republic. Please Okoroawusa I suggest you keep your foolish advice of mending fences with the northern region or western region of Nigeria in your pocket.

simplycarro:


It's foolish when you Ibos talk about marginalisation!! Agreed you played the wrong politics in 2015, but that is all!! GEJ locked out the Yorubas completely for his 6 years in power,but they never resort to this nuisance attitude of the Ibos

the way people use lies to jump into conclusion here is alarming, how can u say GEJ locked out the Yorubas, when it was a Yoruba man who alligned with the Hausa's to prevent a Yoruba woman from being speaker. the Yoruba's locked themselves by allowing the greed of one man to deny them their place at the last administration.

Okoroboko.

We need to deport Okorohausa to the north.... stupid saboteur.