There has been outrage amongst Igbos following the recent pronouncement by the southeastern Governors who met in Enugu State on Saturday.

DAILY POST has reported that the five governors in the region, on Wednesday disowned the secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stating that the group does not speak for the Igbos.

Chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum, David Umahi, who stated this while addressing newsmen shortly after the meeting, said they believe in one Nigeria.

The meeting was targeted at proffering solutions for the current insecurity ravaging the region particularly Imo, Abia, Anambra and Ebonyi State.

“We condemn in totality, the activities of violent secessionist groups in the South East and elsewhere.

“We firmly proclaim that we do not support them, they do not speak for the South East.

“The impression that South-East leaders are silent over some of our youths’ agitations for secession is not correct.

“South-East Governors, Ohanaeze President, National Assembly members, notable leaders had come out publicly many times in the past to speak against such agitations.

“In order not to mismanage the unfortunate situation, South-East leaders have set up a committee to engage such youths to stop and allow elders to speak to address such fears,” he said.

Reacting, some indigenes of the region took to their social media handles to lambast the governors for taking decisions that do not represent the common voice of their electorates.

Here are some of the reactions from Facebook:

Omesi Bonn Pillar said, “Southeast governors forum cannot speak for the youths and of course we have decided to exit Nigeria whether or not the governors want it.

“The said governors have mortgaged our future for so long until the advent of IPOB which has come to rescue and set us free by process of giving us Biafra—and that we have aligned with. We are asking for a referendum in order to settle everything”.

According to Ifeanyi Ejimkonye, “It’s quite unfortunate, disheartening and irritating that south east governors can officially disown IPOB and support one Nigeria with the high level of marginalization just because of their selfish interest. I am so ashamed of so-called Southeast Governors.”

“You people should continue showcasing stupidity, greediness and insensitivity. It’s now obvious that you people are not speaking for Igbos. Chukwu Okike Abiama will punish you people one after the other.”

Bob Eluwa: “Miserable five persons’ opinion doesn’t matter concerning the future of about 40 million people”.

Victor Mbaka, “South east governors nobody is begging you people to support us agitating for Biafra only God support we are asking for because I know the problem we are facing in the South East from you people call governors but as far as everybody is still alive you people call governors most reap it, all the blood of Innocent youth you people will face the judgement when time comes”.

The situation is not different from Twitter as many who, despite the ban on the microblogging platform, expressed their opinions using the medium.

DAILY POST compiled some of the reactions as follows:

@Suitzio: “Instead of them after a long deliberation, we’ll be engaging our people in the coming weeks to know exactly what they want, as it appears Nigeria is drifting off course. For now we urge our people home and abroad to be calm and work for the peace and progress of SE”.

@Stevedameze: “Who are these “Southeast Governors?” Do we really recognize them? I am not sure if they know that they don’t speak for the Igbos. They’ve lost any credibility & a vote of no-confidence has been passed on them. The so-called governors don’t even have a word of their own”.

@Nj99625368: “An adult do not need the consent of his parent to become a Gay/Lesbian. The so-called Leaders must understand that their consent is never needed for us to have a different political opinion. It’s called “Right to choose just as they have chosen which party to belong”.

@KennyAry1: “When was the last time any of our politicians listened to the yearning of the people and acted on their behalf? The last time I checked these men have been representing themselves and not their people. What do y’all expect when elections in black nations aren’t ‘election’ but ‘selection’.

@CharleslyObim0: “This is meaningless. Have they ever supported #IPOB #MaziNnamdiKanu. Leaders that tried to kill their own son by inviting the enemies to kill him and many others in his fathers compound in the name of python dance.”

https://dailypost.ng/2021/06/20/five-persons-cant-decide-for-us-igbos-tackle-southeast-govs-for-disowning-ipob/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1624195576

Fahdiga1:
We don't even regard them as our leaders

Simplyleo:
Unfortunately, the decision of those 5 persons is the official position of the SE, not that of one albino criminal hiding in London.

Juliusmalema:



Funny people everywhere

So Nine (9) commenters are the ones deciding for Igbos.

Social media has made many so stupid in thinking and reasoning that they just type because they are seeing QWERTY pattern before them.

The moment you elect any leader, you have entrusted him to preside over your affairs.

So if you don't need him wait for next election And vote him or her...that's where this statement which is stupid any holds validity.

YouWillNotWin:


I am enjoying his lordship and excellency MNK giving you rascals sleepness nights and nightmarish days -


OnionBandit EHI !

Juliusmalema:



Funny people everywhere

So Nine (9) commenters are the ones deciding for Igbos.

Social media has made many so stupid in thinking and reasoning that they just type because they are seeing QWERTY pattern before them.

The moment you elect any leader, you have entrusted him to preside over your affairs for a period of time and he or she will continue to do so until the stipulated period elapses ( Soldier go, soldier come)

So if you don't need him/her wait for next election And vote him or her out...that's where this statement which is stupid anyway holds validity.

The concept of nine people making any comment and someone summarises as igbo is the most stuuuppppiiiddddity thing I have read.

The Governors even if 2 has the say as leaders of the current time.

Juliusmalema:
Funny people everywhere

So Nine (9) commenters are the ones deciding for Igbos.

Social media has made many so stupid in thinking and reasoning that they just type because they are seeing QWERTY pattern before them.

The moment you elect any leader, you have entrusted him to preside over your affairs for a period of time and he or she will continue to do so until the stipulated period elapses ( Soldier go, soldier come)

So if you don't need him/her wait for next election And vote him or her out...that's where this statement which is stupid anyway holds validity.

The concept of nine people making any comment and someone summarises as igbo is the most stuuuppppiiiddddity thing I have read.

The Governors even if 2 has the say as leaders of the current time.

tungamaje:


The opinion of those nine represents exactly the opinion of the majority of Igbos

Simplyleo:

You keep getting it twisted.

We are saying the same thing.

Lamidi cownu is actually a god and his urine is indeed a blessing.

Infact, let's get more blessing from our god.

Juliusmalema:


The majority voice can only be known through ballots and not internet.

Get yourself properly educated on how things are done.

You can make the whole noise on internet and can't effect any change on real society.

If this is the voice of the majority then let's see it on the ballots that's when we will agree that it is the true reflection of the majority..

If not then you just typed trash.

Jimasun:

IPOB are largely ignorant of basic democratic tenents. I guess Kanu did so much damage to their brain

YouWillNotWin:


I think you posted the wrong photograph

EraseTheDot:
These are the next set of kids Kanu wants to offer as a sacrifice to the Nigerian Army.

- erase the dot