The presidency, on Tuesday, slammed the Northern Elders Forum for what it called “delusional arrogance” over its call for some sections of the country to secede.

According to a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the presidency insisted that only democratically elected leaders can take decisions that steer the nation, and no one else.

The statement was titled “Statement on the call by ‘Northern Elders Forum’ asking a section of the country to leave the federation.”

“We wish to reassure Nigerians that it remains their democratically elected leadership which takes the decisions that steer our nation–and no one else.

“No self-appointed and unelected group can take this right from Nigerians – no matter how much coverage they might enjoy in the media. Nigerians listen to elected leaders, not opinionated tin-gods who have no traction with any responsible group.

“It is a delusional arrogance that would lead such a group to publicly state terms and conditions for the existence of our nation.

“Who gave them the right to ask for the exclusion, or expulsion of any one, group or section of the country from the Federal Republic of Nigeria?”

The presidency noted that the Nigerian government does not take guidance or invitations from such groups–only from the Nigerian people who put governments in office.

It said while any group can refer to itself as “leaders”, the government will not recognise it as such “if you have not been elected by Nigerians to a leadership role.”

The statement further noted that like many other countries around the world, Nigeria is feeling the strain of the current period of volatility and uncertainty.

Therefore, “Now is not the time to seek to exacerbate divisions amongst Nigerians. Rather, we call on all Nigerians to come together and work to overcome the challenges we face as one nation, one people.”

https://punchng.com/your-secession-comment-arrogant-presidency-replies-northern-elders-forum/

Toh

It's really not by force to stay together. This is supposed to be a democracy. The FG should allow the regions that want to secede, to do so. The bloodshed that's stemming from this continuous union is just too much.

Toh

I want to thank all those who call for the ethnic nationalities to be given the right to decide if they want to remain part of this British colonial contraption called Nigeria

It will afford the Igbo nation its long held desire to be an independent self governing country

Too bad from Mr President


Please help me

Farewell to Nigeria!
Soon it will be over.



Republic of Niger Delta!

AntiBMC:
It's really not by force to stay together. This is supposed to be a democracy. The FG should allow the regions that want to secede, to do so. The bloodshed that's stemming from this continuous union is just too much.

The statement of the Northern Elder Forum should be looked into for real. There is nothing wrong to allow the igbos to go peaceful.
We should learn from history how this same self determination led to several wars in Europe including WWI and WWII.
The close to 70years of no world wars is because people were given self determination, and Europe and the world has been peaceful except for the recent Russian Ukraine war.
Europe has been experiencing great development and democracy.
Nigeria can be like that if the Igbo people are allowed to go.

Gradually Nigeria split into several country is getting closer.

Really tired having to be same country with the animals Up North...

THE PROBLEM OF NIGERIA NOW IS MACBAN AND FUNAM.
THE PRESIDENCY MUST BE QUICK IN JUSTICE AND
USE NASS, ON AND BEFORE 2023, TO
RESTRICT THE EXCLUSIVE LIST OF THE 1999 DECREE 24 AND
LIMIT THE AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO
FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
MILITARY, ON EQUALITY OF STATES BASIS, AND
TREATIES SEALING AND MOUS ENDORSING.
THEN THE 36 CONSTITUTIONAL STATE GOVERNMENTS SHALL HAVE HEALTHY FULL AUTONOMOUS
POLICE INTERNAL SECURITY,
RESOURCES ECONOMIC SECURITY AND
ELECTIONS POLITICAL SECURITY.

FROM ORUNTO27

treesun:
The presidency, on Tuesday, slammed the Northern Elders Forum for what it called “delusional arrogance” over its call for some sections of the country to secede.

According to a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the presidency insisted that only democratically elected leaders can take decisions that steer the nation, and no one else.

The statement was titled “Statement on the call by ‘Northern Elders Forum’ asking a section of the country to leave the federation.”

“We wish to reassure Nigerians that it remains their democratically elected leadership which takes the decisions that steer our nation–and no one else.

“No self-appointed and unelected group can take this right from Nigerians – no matter how much coverage they might enjoy in the media. Nigerians listen to elected leaders, not opinionated tin-gods who have no traction with any responsible group.

“It is a delusional arrogance that would lead such a group to publicly state terms and conditions for the existence of our nation.

“Who gave them the right to ask for the exclusion, or expulsion of any one, group or section of the country from the Federal Republic of Nigeria?”

The presidency noted that the Nigerian government does not take guidance or invitations from such groups–only from the Nigerian people who put governments in office.

It said while any group can refer to itself as “leaders”, the government will not recognise it as such “if you have not been elected by Nigerians to a leadership role.”

The statement further noted that like many other countries around the world, Nigeria is feeling the strain of the current period of volatility and uncertainty.

Therefore, “Now is not the time to seek to exacerbate divisions amongst Nigerians. Rather, we call on all Nigerians to come together and work to overcome the challenges we face as one nation, one people.”

https://punchng.com/your-secession-comment-arrogant-presidency-replies-northern-elders-forum/

after how many months they know we will use that comment on them in cur of law when time come

We will bring all this negatives comments and threats against ndigbo from el Rufai to NEV to hakim to northern youth group.

If you arrest kanu those people should be in prison