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10:20, 21st Feb, 2024 BY ARISENEWS

Igbo Will Stand By Tinubu, Won’t Join Any Protest, Says Ohanaeze President Iwuanyanwu

“We expect him also to reciprocate this gesture by giving us what is our due in the federation. We are not asking for another person’s position.”





The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on Tuesday, has directed that no Igbo group or community in Nigeria or in Diaspora should join in any proposed and ongoing protests or demonstration against the economic hardship under the President Bola Tinubu administration.

Iwuanyanwu reminded the Igbo that since the 2023 presidential electoral matter has reached the Nigerian Supreme Court, where they declared Tinubu winner, the Igbo had decided to support Tinubu.

“We expect him also to reciprocate this gesture by giving us what is our due in the federation. We are not asking for another person’s position,” he stated in a release personally signed and titled: ‘Message to All Igbo Worldwide’.

Iwuanyanwu declared: “As your leader, I am directing that no Igbo group or community in Nigeria or in Diaspora should join in this action. I am still studying the situation.”

He averred that it was a critical period in Nigeria as events in the country were disturbing.

“The economy has turned very bad; a scepter of frustration is everywhere. I have received many entreaties from many parts of the country requesting me to call Igbo to join in demonstration and violent action in the country, against the government.

In the lengthy message, Iwuanyanwu raised several issues bothering on what he described as marginalization of the South-East geo-political zone in all ramifications

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Amongst others, he argued that the South-East occupied “is the only geopolitical zone that has only five (5) states. This situation has cost us billions of financial losses. It has also cost us losses in both political appointments and legislative representations.

“In 2005 and 2014, we raised this issue at various conferences. All men of goodwill at the conference agreed that it was unfair for the South-East to have only five states and recommended that an additional state be created in the South-East but up till today, this has not been done.”

Iwuanyanwu maintained that there he had drawn the attention of the federal government to this injustice against the South-East, adding that this statement should serve as a notice that if no step was taken by the federal government and the National Assembly towards the creation of an additional state in the South-East, he will have no choice than to go to court.

Iwuanyanwu further argued that in an occasion where Igbo youths and youths from other tribes at various times expressed their dissatisfaction with events in the country, whereas youths from other tribes of the country were reprimanded and forgiven.

“The Igbo youths are arrested, incarcerated and even charged for serious offences. For example, the arrest and detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu generated a lot of problems for the Igbo.

“Many Igbo, including governors, members of the National Assembly, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and business leaders pleaded with Mr. President for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu but without success.

“Also, there are many Igbo Youths detained in various correctional Centres for flimsy excuses. For example, there is a case of Eze Fredrick Nwajiagu, who has been in detention in Lagos without any justifiable reason,” he stated

The leader of the apex Igbo organisation further decried the fact that though the Civil War was brought to an end on a note of ‘No Victor, No Vanquished’ culminating in an agreement of the 3Rs – Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction – the 3Rs were never implemented in the war-torn areas.

Tony Icheku

Tor

They are very correct, Tinubu is doing well since February this year.

No protests, the north have pulled out too, let's see if the West can brave it and protest alone.

😂 wetin concern us igbos... we are rest assured that if any man is to be the last man standing after hunger and famine has wiped out others, it would be the igboman! Make of that what you will... 🚶

Okay... nobody should be tribalising protest for the good of Nigerians! This just shows that the country is not united. This man didn't say how much he was paid to say this. Like that of Kenya, it was not tribalised, instead it was the entire youths of the country. This country is a terrible joke.

Remman:
Okay... nobody should be tribalising protest for the good of Nigerians! This just shows that the country is not united. This man didn't say how much he was paid to say this. Like that of Kenya, it was not tribalised, instead it was the entire youths of the country. This country is a terrible joke.

Where were you when elections were being tribalised in 2023? And you want it to just stop? My friend, stop joking.

See as the man fat.

I wonder the size of his meals.

PresidObi:
Where were you when elections were being tribalised in 2023? And you want it to just stop? My friend, stop joking.

I wish I can buy you a crate of cold Budweiser! 😂

Toh! The wise ones have spoken. No time for unnecessary noise when progress is on the horizon. Unity is key, and it’s good to see Ohanaeze standing firm with Tinubu. Let’s focus on building rather than breaking!

Obviously a fake press release as there is no source.

Tinubu is very desperate

Whoever told him Igbos even listen to Ohanaeze.

It's just that Igbos have chosen not to lead any protests for the moment.

Igbo people lived in privations for 30 months. Tinubu's regime is a child play when you compare both situations. We survive it, we will survive Tinubu's regime.

If they know what is good for them they should not join any strike

Remman:
Okay... nobody should be tribalising protest for the good of Nigerians! This just shows that the country is not united. This man didn't say how much he was paid to say this. Like that of Kenya, it was not tribalised, instead it was the entire youths of the country. This country is a terrible joke.

and 2023 election?

Toh Toh Toh

Ttipsy:
and 2023 election?

It was bought with money, my man. No tribe involved.

Are they going to abuse Iwuanyanwu like they abused Joe Igbokwe?
They are basically saying the same thing.
I wager these appeals are directed at reasonable Igbos, the type that are vulnerable to the violence of IPOB and unknown gunmen.
Ipobidients are like the proverbial fly that follows the corpse to the grave.

If u cannot beat him, U join him

We get the message now

helinues:
Toh Toh Toh

Do you want to look like the picture below? Hurry up ok.

Obiedun:
If they know what is good for them they should not join any strike

You think it's because of your empty threat?
We know what we are doing.

[quote author=lexylaw09 post=131090422][/quote]You are sending something that was published in 21st Feb 2024.

Stale news!!!

We don't stand with any tinubu, but won't protest all the same

TerrouMuda:
You think it's because of your empty threat?
We know what we are doing.

Fear fear people! Cowards. Kikikikikikikikiki! They chickened out.

Obiedun:
Fear fear people! Cowards. Kikikikikikikikiki! They chickened out.

Lol. Who get una time. The last one na cry una still dey cry.

TerrouMuda:
You think it's because of your empty threat?
We know what we are doing.

If you have two heads you go and protest.

PresidObi:
Tor ;DThey are very correct, Tinubu is doing well since February this year.
No protests, the north have pulled out too, let's see if the West can brave it and protest alone.

Tinubu sponsored Protests against Subsidy Removal in 2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBzWyQoDnA8?si=dFfuzSl9TyHIIXyU

ElSudani:
Are they going to abuse Iwuanyanwu like they abused Joe Igbokwe?
They are basically saying the same thing.
I wager these appeals are directed at reasonable Igbos, the type that are vulnerable to the violence of IPOB and unknown gunmen.
Ipobidients are like the proverbial fly that follows the corpse to the grave.

you spoke too soon brother. They've taken the bait already. "stand by..."

Remman:
Okay... nobody should be tribalising protest for the good of Nigerians! This just shows that the country is not united. This man didn't say how much he was paid to say this. Like that of Kenya, it was not tribalised, instead it was the entire youths of the country. This country is a terrible joke.

Rest abegi we saw how end sars ended or the election and igbo man that try rubbish protest should have himself to blame make everyone dey enjoy the moments

We will vote tinubu come 2027, i want everyone to enjoy the madness. 2027 go loud

What has ohaneze done against sit at home killings in east?

Obiedun:
If you have two heads you go and protest.

I'm Igbo bro. Why will I protest?

TerrouMuda:
I'm Igbo bro. Why will I protest?

but the same you guys want protest to hold..