THE Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on Friday said it stands by its old call on the Igbo of the South East to be allowed to leave Nigeria if that is what they want. The NEF also told Ohanaeze Ndigbo to channel its energy towards contributing to the security of their region from the rising threats of insecurity. 

The Convener of the NEF, Professor Ango Abdullahi, said these while reacting to a comment credited to the spokesperson of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, in which he referred to the spokesperson of NEF, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, as a security threat. 

Baba-Ahmed had, in an old press conference video clip re-circulated on the social media by a presidential aide during the week, said: “We said if secession is what every Igbo wants, and this is what the Igbos want, the nation should not fight a war over it.” 

He added that they should be allowed to exit Nigeria. 

On Wednesday, Ohanaeze’s spokesperson, Dr Ogbonnia, responded strongly to the statement describing it as “extremely nauseating, uncouth, provocative, incendiary, inflammatory and above all, very arrogant and licentious.” 

The Ohanaeze spokesperson said: “We reiterate that the broadcast by BabaAhmed is a threat to peace and unity of the country and the security agencies should act on time to serve as a deterrent to some others harbouring such minds against the unity and corporate existence of Nigeria.” 

However, NEF convener, Professor Abdullahi said that the statement read by Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed was authorised by the Forum and represented its position. 

“My attention has been drawn to comments by spokesman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, on the Director of Publicity and Advocacy of Northern Elders Forum, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. 

“These comments are, to say the least, dangerous and irresponsible, designed to achieve only one goal: to put the life of Dr Baba-Ahmed in peril. 

“The Northern Elders Forum states categorically that all comments and statements made by Dr BabaAhmed are authorised, and they represent its positions. 

“The press statement which he read on the 8th of June, 2021 at the forum’s headquarters in Abuja in the presence of the full forum was the statement of the forum by which it still stands. 

“We are aware of attempts to create the impression that this statement is recent, as well as other attempts to misrepresent its contents to create scapegoats for the failure to limit the damage of irredentism. 

“In spite of many efforts to inform the public appropriately, it appears that Ohaneze Ndigbo has fallen prey to more mischief, or is itself actively involved in incitement against a citizen,” Professor Abdullahi said. 

He said the forum stood by its Director of Publicity and Advocacy, whom he described as “a Nigerian whose pedigree and service to the country has few parallels.” 

He said the forum: “sees the claim that Dr Baba Ahmed is a security risk, and the demand that he should be arrested as pathetic and beneath even the ordinary standards of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. We serve notice that we know who to hold responsible in the event of any harm to Dr Baba-Ahmed.”

The NEF Convener therefore told Ohanaeze Ndigbo to “focus its attention on contributing to securing people of the South East from multiple threats, and ensuring that Ndigbo has a befitting relevance in Nigeria. 

“The Forum affirms its full confidence in Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who will continue to serve the country and the North as we search for a future that accommodates all interests in Nigeria”

https://tribuneonlineng.com/we-stand-on-our-call-on-igbo-to-leave-nigeria-if-northern-elders-forum/

Which one is igbos of south east??.

Apparently you really know the extention of igboland for you to say "Igbo of south east".... meaning you actually knew there's Igbo in south south also.

Hear me out, we are leaving and no inch of our land will be ceeded to Nigeria

Outta here!!

What exactly do the Ohaneze wants?

Nigeria's presidency or Secession from Nigeria.

Seconded... Igbos should leave

LibertyRep:
What exactly do the Ohaneze wants?

Nigeria's presidency or Secession from Nigeria.

2023 will decide

We can't wait to leave..... They should continue their Nigeria with Yoruba..

Northern elders needs some education.

LibertyRep:
What exactly do the Ohaneze wants?

Nigeria's presidency or Secession from Nigeria.

Which faction of ohaneze? Who and who are in ohaneze? Who and who elected or selected them to speak for lgbos. As far as lgbos are concerned ohaneze is a gathering of men seeking contracts.

Don't believe these northern elders they know if lgbos leave, yoruba, niger delta and middle belt will want to leave. Who wants to stay with backwardness

Ohanaeze response will be to sue NEF for trying to oust them out Nigeria, confused People

SwissMass:
Ohanaeze response will be to sue NEF for trying to oust them out Nigeria, confused People

Confused yoonity almajiri

MANDIPUTIN:
THE Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on Friday said it stands by its old call on the Igbo of the South East to be allowed to leave Nigeria if that is what they want. The NEF also told Ohanaeze Ndigbo to channel its energy towards contributing to the security of their region from the rising threats of insecurity. 

The Convener of the NEF, Professor Ango Abdullahi, said these while reacting to a comment credited to the spokesperson of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, in which he referred to the spokesperson of NEF, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, as a security threat. 

Baba-Ahmed had, in an old press conference video clip re-circulated on the social media by a presidential aide during the week, said: “We said if secession is what every Igbo wants, and this is what the Igbos want, the nation should not fight a war over it.” 

He added that they should be allowed to exit Nigeria. 

On Wednesday, Ohanaeze’s spokesperson, Dr Ogbonnia, responded strongly to the statement describing it as “extremely nauseating, uncouth, provocative, incendiary, inflammatory and above all, very arrogant and licentious.” 

The Ohanaeze spokesperson said: “We reiterate that the broadcast by BabaAhmed is a threat to peace and unity of the country and the security agencies should act on time to serve as a deterrent to some others harbouring such minds against the unity and corporate existence of Nigeria.” 

However, NEF convener, Professor Abdullahi said that the statement read by Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed was authorised by the Forum and represented its position. 

“My attention has been drawn to comments by spokesman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, on the Director of Publicity and Advocacy of Northern Elders Forum, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. 

“These comments are, to say the least, dangerous and irresponsible, designed to achieve only one goal: to put the life of Dr Baba-Ahmed in peril. 

“The Northern Elders Forum states categorically that all comments and statements made by Dr BabaAhmed are authorised, and they represent its positions. 

“The press statement which he read on the 8th of June, 2021 at the forum’s headquarters in Abuja in the presence of the full forum was the statement of the forum by which it still stands. 

“We are aware of attempts to create the impression that this statement is recent, as well as other attempts to misrepresent its contents to create scapegoats for the failure to limit the damage of irredentism. 

“In spite of many efforts to inform the public appropriately, it appears that Ohaneze Ndigbo has fallen prey to more mischief, or is itself actively involved in incitement against a citizen,” Professor Abdullahi said. 

He said the forum stood by its Director of Publicity and Advocacy, whom he described as “a Nigerian whose pedigree and service to the country has few parallels.” 

He said the forum: “sees the claim that Dr Baba Ahmed is a security risk, and the demand that he should be arrested as pathetic and beneath even the ordinary standards of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. We serve notice that we know who to hold responsible in the event of any harm to Dr Baba-Ahmed.”

The NEF Convener therefore told Ohanaeze Ndigbo to “focus its attention on contributing to securing people of the South East from multiple threats, and ensuring that Ndigbo has a befitting relevance in Nigeria. 

“The Forum affirms its full confidence in Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who will continue to serve the country and the North as we search for a future that accommodates all interests in Nigeria”

https://tribuneonlineng.com/we-stand-on-our-call-on-igbo-to-leave-nigeria-if-northern-elders-forum/

Toothless baby dogs...

Why the confusion. We want to go say it.

What are we waiting for


To your tents, O isreal

When Biafra leaves, we are leaving with all igbos and no part of our land would be ceded to any bigot. We are leaving with igbos of Delta, Rivers, Benue, Kogi and bayelsa with our brothers of the calabar people of Akwa ibom and the people of cross river state. Any other people that wants to join us apart from the above mentioned people, would be thoroughly checked before being allowed to join Biafra.

I repeat, no part of igboland would be left for Nigeria, all our people "WILL" be liberated from the shackles of Nigeria

If you ask nigerians in the street most people would agree that igbos should be allowed to go.

Sergio104:


Which one is igbos of south east??.

Apparently you really know the extention of igboland for you to say "Igbo of south east".... meaning you actually knew there's Igbo in south south also.

Hear me out, we are leaving and no inch of our land will be ceeded to Nigeria

Outta here!!

Igbo land start and end in SE know this and know peace

Emergingnation3:
We can't wait to leave..... They should continue their Nigeria with Yoruba..

Please go

itaewon:

Igbo land start and end in SE know this and know peace

Oh!!.
Now I remember.

Technically, Nigerians will pay igbos for accusing them wrongly.
For tagging the first coup "Igbo coup"

What sayeth thou??

The day we will take you serious is the day when you ALL relocate to your region and ALL your political, traditional and socio-cultural leaders speak with one voice that you want your separate country. Your leaders in the national assembly should move the motion ASAP.

The north is eager to cause unrest in the country, with the recent killings, attacks on Igbo populated areas in the north and making provocative statements. One wonders what they're up to.

Emergingnation3:
We can't wait to leave..... They should continue their Nigeria with Yoruba..

Lol you go leave Lagos?

Why qualify the statement as ‘Igbo from the south-east’!? So you know Igbo are part of other regions…why don’t you want to include them in your statement!? In fact, why not be totally frank and say all who want to leave Nigeria, irrespective of ethnicity, should be allowed to leave!?

fyneguy:


Lol you go leave Lagos?

Na to day? , we dong leave Lagos before in the 60ths.. Na una father join Aboki people fight and bring us back..
we no fit wait to leave lagas again.

Sergio104:


Which one is igbos of south east??.

Apparently you really know the extention of igboland for you to say "Igbo of south east".... meaning you actually knew there's Igbo in south south also.

Hear me out, we are leaving and no inch of our land will be ceeded to Nigeria

Outta here!!

Probably got his meds mixed up again.

Today: ipob killed my sister. Ipob is a terrorist group and Cownu must be put to death for the carnage his men have wreaked upon our land.

Tomorrow: ipob is a peaceful organisation. Cownu is the god of NdiIboe and we must leave Nigeria. No inch of our red mud would be left blablablablabla.

You should always read the prescription before taking those meds kiddo. You keep shoving your feet into your mouth every now and then.

As for the op, I'm in total support of carving that erosion and terror ravaged enclave out of my dear country. If possible tomorrow!

Sergio104:


Which one is igbos of south east??.

Apparently you really know the extention of igboland for you to say "Igbo of south east".... meaning you actually knew there's Igbo in south south also.

Hear me out, we are leaving and no inch of our land will be ceeded to Nigeria

Outta here!!

this is d problem with u n your people

U call everyone unity beggar but now they want u to go yet u are still looking for excuses to stay

If truly u are serious with this your Biafra noise u should accept this with both arms

omenka:
Probably got his meds mixed up again.

Today: ipob killed my sister. Ipob is a terrorist group and Cownu must be put to death for the carnage his men have wreaked upon our land.

Tomorrow: ipob is a peaceful organisation. Cownu is the god of NdiIboe and we must leave Nigeria. No inch of our red mud would be left blablablablabla.

You should always read the prescription before taking those meds kiddo. You keep shoving your feet into your mouth every now and then.

As for the op, I'm in total support of carving that erosion and terror ravaged enclave out of my dear country. If possible tomorrow!

Lol @the bolded .

Dear Mr old bird that never learned to fly.

I stand for the truth only. I don't support the violent nature of the of some miscreants from IPOB (Sha I know most of them are nemesis of circumstance).

But sincerely.... Actualization of sovereign state of Biafra is a green decideous forest in our(igbo sons) deserted heart, which brings element of hope when remembered.

So what I'm against is simply violence.

Well .......2023 will decide the final fate

EmmaJnr1:
When Biafra leaves, we are leaving with all igbos and no part of our land would be ceded to any bigot. We are leaving with igbos of Delta, Rivers, Benue, Kogi and bayelsa with our brothers of the calabar people of Akwa ibom and the people of cross river state. Any other people that wants to join us apart from the above mentioned people, would be thoroughly checked before being allowed to join Biafra.

I repeat, no part of igboland would be left for Nigeria, all our people "WILL" be liberated from the shackles of Nigeria

just tell us u aren’t willing to leave,if truly u are willing to leave u should take this offer n understand that old eastern region is different from what we have now

It’s just like yorubas saying they want to go with kogi,kwara,edo n co

Reality3080:
this is d problem with u n your people

U call everyone unity beggar but now they want u to go yet u are still looking for excuses to stay

If truly u are serious with this your Biafra noise u should accept this with both arms

When generations to come of Yoruba people eventually wants an oduduwa republic, By the special grace of the creator........may they never get kwara state with them.

Also, since ijaw partly co owned Ondo, may Ondo never join in oduduwa republic but rather to ijaw republic.

Iseeeee

Yoruba lagba

omenka:
Sure you're super excited I quoted you. Don't get used to it though, because this isn't happening anytime soon again.

As to your 2023, why would you desire to see that happen in 2023 or beyond? Why not tomorrow, day after tomorrow, next week? If my wish were to be granted, all you ungrateful souls wound be on the next Ifesinachi transport back to your desolate Biafra.

That is how badly I want you people out of my country.

Bye.

Nothing, Mr Sergio no go see for little Nairaland forum.

Indeed many little butterfly consider themselves dragon in the wonderland .

An old bird that never learn to fly craving attention in an anonymous forum is the most illogical unfolding to witness in the week.

Narcissistic Buffon.

Apperently Innoson is your age mate considering the time you began your mumu in Nairaland.

But here you are today, struggling for space in nairaland and ill assuming people being happy for your incoherent balderdash. There Innoson is innovating, and slashing the Price of Keke so that people like you whose life has been a mirage of success can at least be happy in life time.


You may send your account details to my mail if you really care for a 30k giveaway. Or you may keep looking for "excited one on balderdash".

Outta here!!!!

Sergio104:


Which one is igbos of south east??.

Apparently you really know the extention of igboland for you to say "Igbo of south east".... meaning you actually knew there's Igbo in south south also.

Hear me out, we are leaving and no inch of our land will be ceeded to Nigeria

Outta here!!

Biafra won't come 10,000 years from now
Know this and know peace.

Savagr:
Biafra won't come 10,000 years from now
Know this and know peace.

2023 will decide