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Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by EcoBrick: 8:20am On Jun 05, 2021
Igbo youth not begging Ohanaeze for support – IPOB

How Southeast can overcome insecurity, by RMFAC chair


From the Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo came, on Friday, a charge to Southeast youths: stop the violence.

The group said there is nothing to celebrate in violence.

It was reacting to the spate of violence in the zone which has seen gunmen kill, maim and burn government facilities.

But Ohanaeze asked the Federal Government to conduct urgent in-depth investigation into the destruction of lives and property in the region by security agents.

It said the clampdown was unacceptable and warned of the consequences of human rights violations for the country.

However, some Igbo youths said the geo-political zone would not bow to any act of intimidation.

President-General of Ohanaeze, Dr. George Obiozor, told journalists in Enugu that Ndigbo would neither support the break-up of Nigeria nor become victims of Nigeria’s unity.

Obiozor, a former Ambassador to the United States of America, described as unfortunate the implications of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent statement on the civil war.

He said: “The last time I checked or heard a President speak of shock and awe, it was reserved for the enemy, not the citizens.”

Buhari had said earlier in the week that “many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Biafra war. Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand.”

Obiozor appealed to Igbo youths involved in violence to have a rethink.

He said: “I strongly advise them that there is nothing to celebrate in violence. We cannot change our lots and situations by steering and provoking hatred amongst ourselves, raining insults and abuses on ourselves and declaring war against those who disagree with your own ideas and approach to resolving our common problems.

“What good does it do to us in the destruction of government institutions and facilities, most of which were built by our own people and donated to the government for our own benefit and the general good of the society?

“I appeal to Igbo youths to kindly avoid violence in spite of all provocations. We know how aggrieved we all are, but peace options are the best.

“Ohanaeze once more urges the Federal Government to reconsider the use of force in resolving the present national crises.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide considers it imperative on the part of the Federal Government to conduct urgent in depth investigations on the destruction of lives and property in the Southeast.”

Obiozor, who condemned the level of extra-judicial killing of innocent Igbo youths by security agents in the Southeast, reiterated that history shows that military and violent means to solve the national problem often lead to national fractionalization, anarchy- and eventual or inevitable disintegration.

He regretted that Nigeria has “a history of crises and continuity as well as creative use of crises as means of solving our national political problems whenever we are near the brinks of catastrophy. In the recent past, we have had NADECO, Niger Delta militants and Boko Haram insurgency.”

Ohanaeze told the federal government to realise and be confident enough that no secessionist forces can defeat Nigeria, adding “the present situation in the country will soon be history. This too shall pass.”

He added: “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide calls for a dialogue to resolve the present national crises. The Federal Government should acknowledge that because of the reality of Nigerian irresistible pluralism, it is always preferable to go for dialogue instead of force.

“Majority of Nigerians prefer unity to secession or separatism. They want justice, pace, equity and fairness. The golden rule of do unto others what you would like done unto you, that is complementarity and inclusive governance.


“In fact, a brief glance at Nigerian society, there is no shortage of villains among our political elites. But like many societies a deeper look into Nigeria, you will see that the country’s political heroes still exist, though the villains may noisily dominate the political space.

“Consequently, to secure Nigeria, to develop Nigeria and to have peace, the Federal Government should immediately engage all Nigerian groups through their various leaders in an urgent dialogue.

“Dialogue is what patriotic Nigerians, Nigerian well wishers/ admirers and the international community is now expecting of Nigerian leadership to resolve the present national crises, and not military action. It is time for peaceful action and dialogue; not war and destruction.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo calls on the Federal Government to take note of the ongoing human rights violations in the South East zone.


“We must beware of its international consequences and domestic implications in our ability to heal the Nigerian nation. Nigeria is at a crossroads of its history and destiny. Let wisdom prevail.”

Speaking on the May 30 sit-at-home recently observed in the South East, Obiozor said Ohanaeze Ndigbo was in support of the South East governors’ declaration of public holiday on May 30 as Biafra day.”

He maintained that for Ndigbo and most Africans, a time to mourn or remember the dead is traditionally a solemn occasion.

“It is imperative and proper for Ndigbo to remember Ndigbo and others who died across the country, either in the genocide or civil war in Nigeria from 1967 to 1970.

Igbo youths not begging Ohanaeze for support – IPOB

However, spokesperson of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Emma Powerful, dismissed Obiozor’s remark, insisting that nothing can stop the actualisation of Biafra.

He said: “They can say whatever they like. The general public has taken Biafra freedom. The youths are not begging them to support us because their hallucinations cannot stop us. We are going home and they will follow us soon.

“They can’t talk because they are afraid of their masters in the North and Aso Rock.”

How Southeast leaders can tackle insecurity – RMAFC Boss

Speaking on the insecurity in the Southeast, the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Elias Mbam, asked Southeast leaders to close ranks and find a solution to the rising insecurity in the region.

Mbam, who spoke in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, also condemned the attack on some Ebonyi indigenous communities in Benue State by herdsmen during which over 50 persons were killed.

He urged security agencies to ensure the arrest and prosecution of criminal elements in the region.

He said: “It is painful and saddening that this type of thing is happening in the 21st Century and in the Southeast in particular.

“I am worried and I believe that we should not allow this to continue. The leaders should come together and find solution to it.

“Government is doing its best but government should ensure that the perpetrators of these acts are not left to go free.

“The security agencies should go all out to arrest and punish in line with the law, all those that have been found to be part of this dastardly acts.

“It is very inhuman and we don’t expect it that Southeast of all places should be involved in this. So, I call on everybody to be part of the security of this Southeast”.

“We need to inform the security men of those around us that are not part of the peace we are preaching so that they can be nipped in the bud.

“Then the security men should be up in doing their work so that any information they get, they should immediately get into action.”

On the herdsmen attack which occurred at the weekend, Mbam said Nigerians should learn to leave in peace with one another.

“I happen to be one of those that went to the hospitals to see the victims. It is very sad that human beings can be so criminal that they take knives and cut a one year old child. It is unheard of and I strongly condemn it.

“I strongly call on security agencies to go all out and arrest all involved in this criminal act. It is very bad. We should learn to live like brothers and sisters.

“We need peace, and it is when there is peace that we can make progress.”

Mr Mbam also called on the people of Ikwo and Izzie clan to resolve their disagreement peacefully without resorting to violence.

HURIWA knocks Senator Bulkachuwa over comments on Southeast youths

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigerian (HURIWA) on Fridayberated the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Alhaji Adamu Bulkachuwa, for his threat that the Buhari administration will give the Southeast what it “wants’ if its youths do not stop disturbing the peace.

The group accused him of making hate speeches.

National Coordinator of HURIWA, Comrade Emmnauel Onwubiko, said Bulkachuwa “did not speak like a distinguished parliamentarian but like a war monger and just like a little child.”

Onwubiko said: “At his age, can he still carry an AK-47? Why are the old people who are privileged to have benefitted from Nigeria the persons at the forefront of seeking to destroy Nigeria? What is his gain if war breaks out and his children will have to get involved in the war?”

HURIWA also criticized Sheikh Ahmed Gumi for advocating that the government should make use of some terrorists to handle their likes troubling the country.

HURIWA stated: “Can we tell Sheikh Gumi that there is no good terrorist or kidnappers, and so for him to canvass the recruitment of terrorists to fight other terrorists is a direct support for terrorism which merits immediate arrest and prosecution under the anti- terrorism Act, which is a law in Nigeria.

“It is unfortunate that we have a federal government that sees nothing wrong with someone holding meetings with and speaking for terrorists as if he is above the law."

https://thenationonlineng.net/ohanaeze-ndigbo-wont-support-nigerias-break-up/

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Xscape1993(m): 8:21am On Jun 05, 2021
Good move from the good elders. I hate favouritism, nepotism, tribalism & sentimentalism, but war, crisis, killing, maiming, kidnapping & other barbaric act is not the way out. Our rulers and leaders should be sincere to all the regions. There is nothing peace, joy, love, unity & care can not solve.

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by CilicMarin: 8:22am On Jun 05, 2021
Unity beggars grin grin grin

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Simplyleo: 8:22am On Jun 05, 2021
Again?

Ohanaeze complaining of onions yesterday.

This onions things really making wonders grin

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Lifestone(m): 8:22am On Jun 05, 2021
We need these type of voices to tone down the the temperature in the land.
We need peace as a nation

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Ekez(m): 8:32am On Jun 05, 2021
Simplyleo:
Again?

Ohanaeze complaining of onions yesterday.

This onions things really making wonders grin
simplymumu with mum talk

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by BigSarah(f): 8:38am On Jun 05, 2021
It'll be Insane to support the Nnamdi KANU method of Self Determination absolutely insane...
I stand with ohaneze on this..

On no account should Igbos Cheer Destruction of Biafra, We accuse those that destroyed our lands in 1967 and we've been rebuilding for what reason should we now cheer another series of destruction?. We are not even sure of the main agenda of these arsonists.
God bless all Reasonable Igbos and Biafrans.

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Simplyleo: 9:06am On Jun 05, 2021
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BigSarah:
It'll be Insane to support the Nnamdi KANU method of Self Determination absolutely insane...
I stand with ohaneze on this
[/s]
Lamidi cownu was sent by Abiama to save us.

Kiss the truth.

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by BigSarah(f): 9:13am On Jun 05, 2021
Simplyleo:
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Lamidi cownu was sent by Abiama to save us.

Kiss the truth.

And he empowered him with a microphone and a studio apartment? What Abiama is that

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by owobokiri(m): 9:18am On Jun 05, 2021
Ofcourse! the Buhari faction of Ohanaeze created by Hope Uzodinmma and Umeahi won't accept that..
That's the reason why all of them are now forming armed groups to cover themselves..

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by vedaxcool(m): 9:20am On Jun 05, 2021
This one nah gathering of derange fools.

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Skillsnigeria: 9:26am On Jun 05, 2021
Emma powerful don already settled the case on biafra issue, igbos are going home soon why we sensible yoruba embraced our oduduwa republic with pride

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by IJOBA11: 9:29am On Jun 05, 2021
ESN RIGHT NOW

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Ojiofor: 9:48am On Jun 05, 2021
owobokiri:
Ofcourse! the Buhari faction of Ohanaeze created by Hope Uzodinmma and Umeahi won't accept that..
That's the reason why all of them are now forming armed groups to cover themselves..

I stand with Ohanaeze Ndigbo in their mission to safe Igboland from IPOB destructive tendencies.
Btw,there is only one authentic Ohanaeze any other one is fake.

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by colorsofrainbow: 9:52am On Jun 05, 2021
CilicMarin:
Unity beggars grin grin grin




I "liked" your comment for the first time even as you are an APC miscreant.
Ohanaeze/SE Governors have always been unity beggars as you rightly said and IPOB had always reiteirated on numerous occasions that they don't care as long as 95% of Biafrans are with IPOB...so remain in sorrow... grin grin

President-General of Ohanaeze, Dr. George Obiozor, told journalists in Enugu that Ndigbo would neither support the break-up of Nigeria nor become victims of Nigeria’s unity.
Why una comot this part? grin

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by GeneralPula: 10:01am On Jun 05, 2021
What a clueless tribe at 2021..

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by diplomat058(m): 10:01am On Jun 05, 2021
Who takes these bunch of sponsored clowns serious, anyways?




Orilẹ Èdè O'dua �

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by PIMPAR: 10:02am On Jun 05, 2021
Confused entity

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Sammy07: 10:02am On Jun 05, 2021
BigSarah:
It'll be Insane to support the Nnamdi KANU method of Self Determination absolutely insane...
I stand with ohaneze on this

Huh, is BigSarah account hacked

Anyways, NMK needs to re strategize

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by ictjobber: 10:02am On Jun 05, 2021
Money speaking
Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Bettykeys: 10:02am On Jun 05, 2021
Ok
Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by thatsleepboy1: 10:03am On Jun 05, 2021
Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Coldshisha: 10:03am On Jun 05, 2021
Who no like free Oyel money

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by donnie(m): 10:03am On Jun 05, 2021
Which ndigbo do they represent? I'm just asking. Why not put it to test in a referendum?

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Dailymice: 10:03am On Jun 05, 2021
angry
Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Davinity: 10:03am On Jun 05, 2021
Speak for yourselves... The igbos can't thrive in a Nigeria without justice, equity and fairness

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by humilitypays(m): 10:03am On Jun 05, 2021
Says some old political criminals benefiting from the mess they call Nigerian government.


Anyway, Igbos are not Yorubas or Hausa-Fulanis that one senseless old fool will be speaking on their behalf. All Igbo sons and daughters are kings and queens in their various families so to hell with one senseless leader leading people to doom.



So Ohanaeze is speaking for themselves and their various corrupt families angry

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Ruggedniggaone: 10:03am On Jun 05, 2021
Their problem

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by rollandben(m): 10:03am On Jun 05, 2021
EcoBrick:


https://thenationonlineng.net/ohanaeze-ndigbo-wont-support-nigerias-break-up/

Very good!
Igbo can stay glue to Hausa/Fulani, but as for Yoruba we are difinitly done with forceful marriage.

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Re: Ohanaeze: Ndigbo Won’t Support Nigeria’s Break-up by Jesuschristus: 10:03am On Jun 05, 2021
Wise igbos are scattered everywhere in Nigeria making money,go to Kano see the way hausas and igbo make juicy deals, as for the thugs and jobless igbos they are d one shouting biafra

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