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Afenifere, Ijaw Igbo Leaders Storm Benue In Solidarity by IROHINOodua: 10:46am On Jan 18, 2018
Afenifere, Ijaw Igbo leaders storm Benue in solidarity
“I now belief in restructuring” says Ortom
By Akinwunmi Abioye
Leaders of the Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere has stormed Makurdi, the Benue State capital in solidarity with the Governor and people of the State over the mindless killings perpetrated by armed Fulani herdsmen. Chief Ayo Adebanjo led the Afenifere. Other leaders that accompanied him were Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by Chief John Nwodo and several Ijaw leaders. Irohinoodua monitored the meeting between the Southern leaders and the Benue State Government which held in Makurdi on Wednesday.
The leaders called on the people of the South and the Middle belt to unite and free themselves from agelong oppression.
The leaders said they were in Benue to show solidarity and express full support for the government and people of Benue state following the heartless killings. They were received by the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ioraer Ortom. The leaders reiterated the need for the restructuring of the country to ensure self- determination..
No fewer than 73 indigenous peoples were killed by the herdsmen in series of attacks on Benue people. They were buried last Saturday. Six people were reportedly killed in Guma and Opokwu Local government areas on the day the Southern leaders paid their visit.
Speaking at the meeting, Chief Ayo Adebanjo described President Buhari as “a dictator, tyrant and autocrat.” He said Nigerians should shun elections until the country was restructured.
Chief Adebanjo said “The true constitution that could have helped the country was the 1954 constitution which gave us true federalism but it was rejected, what we have now is the constitution imposed on us by the military”
He said further “The present constitution has given too much power to the President which makes him the most powerful leader in the world. We should not go to election without restructuring so that we can have true democracy where justice reigns.”
Adebanjo further said “If Buhari is interested in keeping this country together, they must resolve the herdsmen issue. And to Benue people; you are too educated, too civilized and mature for people who do not know how to read and write to intimidate you in your own land. No one should dominate another.”
In his response, Governor Ortom said he is now convinced that restructuring of the country is necessary based on what is happening to his people in Benue State.

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Re: Afenifere, Ijaw Igbo Leaders Storm Benue In Solidarity by hmbassey1960(m): 11:03am On Jan 18, 2018
Gud move
Re: Afenifere, Ijaw Igbo Leaders Storm Benue In Solidarity by powerkey: 11:06am On Jan 18, 2018
GOOD MORNING NIGERIA.

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