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JUST IN!!! Ohanaeze Ndigbo Declares Prayers For South-East Amid Rising Insecurity

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, has declared September 29, 2024, as a day of prayer, reflection, and remembrance for the Igbo nation.

The declaration comes amid growing concerns over the persistent challenges facing the Southeast region, including insecurity, socio-political marginalization, and the erosion of cultural values.

In a statement on Sunday, Ohanaeze Ndigbo painted a grim picture of the current state of Igboland, describing it as “a crucible of suffering” due to the escalating violence and governance failures that have afflicted the region for decades.

The organization also highlighted the struggles of Igbo-speaking communities in Benue, Kogi, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States, as well as the economic challenges faced by Igbo businesses in Nigeria.

“Our beloved Southeast has become a crucible of suffering, caught in the merciless grip of escalating insecurity and governance deficiencies,” the statement read.

The organization further lamented the impact of these challenges on the cultural and social fabric of the Igbo people, noting that it has led to “a lamentable deterioration of our cultural values and norms.”

Despite these adversities, Ohanaeze Ndigbo commended the resilience of the Igbo people, whose “remarkable resilience in the face of relentless provocations and confrontations” has been a source of strength.

The group praised the entrepreneurial spirit of the Igbos, which it described as “the backbone of economic vitality across Nigeria and beyond.”

As part of the Igbo Day observance, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on all Igbos, both at home and in the diaspora, to observe a minute of silence at exactly 12 noon on September 29th.


This moment of silence will honor the memory of those who lost their lives to violence, ethnic strife, and state-induced calamities.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, emphasized the importance of this day, stating,

“This is not merely a remembrance; it is an invitation for renewed hope and a commitment to healing our land through prayer, forgiveness, and a collective drive for justice.”

The 2024 Igbo Day, themed “Ozoemela” (Never Again), will feature prayers, traditional rites, and the erection of a memorial in Asaba, Delta State, to honor the victims of the Asaba Massacre.

“The erection of monumental structures in Asaba will serve both as a reminder of our past and as a declaration of our undying commitment to the pursuit of our common good,” Isiguzoro added.


Ohanaeze Ndigbo concluded its statement with a call for unity and divine intervention, urging all Nigerians and lovers of justice to stand in solidarity with the Igbo people during this significant moment.

Source : https://politicsnigeria.com/ohanaeze-ndigbo-declares-prayers-for-south-east-amid-rising-insecurity/

These one ares the people on ground and they know whats popping in the SE. Not like those Chidi and Nkechi that stay far away from the East,yet rely on Statisense to give them false stats that do not reflect the reality on ground, even when their people back home keep telling them the real dealings



Ohaneze should keep believing and praying ...God actually answers(Chinaza)

“Our beloved Southeast has become a crucible of suffering, caught in the merciless grip of escalating insecurity and governance deficiencies,” the statement read.
If this remark is made by a Patriotic Nigerian of non-Igbo extraction, it will be treated with bigotry and uncouth feedback. The other day, it was Geometric Power that was lamenting over gas shortage which is not the only problem or even the major problem in the Nigerian Electricity industry, feedback that the company must make their business profitable and stop electricity theft was misunderstood as attack against the South-East as if when Geometric Power succeeds, it will not benefit them. Smh.
This is why everyone needs to speak truth to power in a constructive and objective manner. It is in the interest of every patriotic Nigerian that every part of Nigeria is at peace and secured.

May God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

COMRADES are speechless

Call obituary to talk to his ipob boys he said he knows them and he leave with them anytime he travels to Agulu from Lagos he is living with good security guarantee.

They should pray for the whole Nigeria too. Most of the challenges facing the South East are self inflicted.

May God bless Nigeria for ever!

As we have told Nairaland many times, this Okechukwu Isiguzoro who parades himself as an Ohanaeze leader, has nothing to do with Ohanaeze

Nobody even knows what this Okechukwu Isiguzoro looks like

Let them continue to deceive themselves. Prayer without workable action is dead.

gidgiddy:
As we have told Nairaland many times, this Okechukwu Isiguzoro who parades himself as an Ohanaeze leader, has nothing to do with Ohanaeze

Nobody even knows what this Okechukwu Isiguzoro looks like

Because he is clamoring for peace and good living for his people? Everyone is affected in one way or the other. Him asking for prayers and good governance is very much on track.

You want him to lie?

Too late, too late, too late

CyrusVI:


These one ares the people on ground and they know whats popping in the SE. Not like those Chidi and Nkechi that stay far away from the East,yet rely on Statisense to give them false stats that do not reflect the reality on ground, even when their people back home is telling them the real dealings


Ohaneze should keep believing and praying ...God actually answers(Chinaza)

You wish

Salewa97:
Too late, too late, too late

Abi

Prayers to prevent 30days sit at home declared by a Finland based Prime Minister of an online country, who is also considered as a Finnish politician?

These guys are cowards and clowns.

Let them start cooking Ofe Nsala that will last a month as markets wilk not open, and remember to send some to ohamadike in DSS cell who started all these madness.

Amen

The people of AfghanEasternn have spoken.

May God heal their desolate land.

kuboy:
Call obituary to talk to his ipob boys he said he knows them and he leave with them anytime he travels to Agulu from Lagos he is living with good security guarantee.

rubbish

PO claims to have the solution to this "failing economy" at least according to his speeches . . . He should find a solution to the one in his state of origin then we can take him serious come 2027.

Quote me negatively at your risk

Fasting and prayers will change nothing .

Foolish people instead of them to take action dey are waiting for God to help them mad people.

SMH... Once you hear "Declares Prayers" or "Pray for", just know that these people seeking political relevance and correctness rather than decisive action.


Instead Calling all Igbo people together to take action and purge their lands of infidels and lowlifes, you people will rather toss blames around or "say prayers".


Una never serious for that region... In short, you Nigerians are just a rare breed of cowards and religious hypocrites.


No wonder your leaders can afford to party and tour the universe rather than work to change the course of the nation.

Dear Lord, pls help us with small small sense to finally realize that we are truly our problems.

Isiguzoro is not working for Ohaneze anymore. Igbo problems revolves around structural injustices and has nothing to do with empty ceaseless prayers. Folks should be guided

Funny!!

By themselves they shallske themselves go into extinction.

SW and SS have been saving them since 1969 serving as their refugee homes and saving them from criminality, cannibalism and terrorism.

Nonsense ohaneze we will be praying for fulani herdsmen to stop killing kala nah the best way

Prayer? My people are to funny so it is prayer that is needed to stop Ekpa from his ruthless against his fatherland? So it's prayer that will talk sense to Ugm, ipob, esn bastards to stop huting fellow igbos ba?

God will not answer that prayer untill you people look at Ekpa, ugm, ipob, esn by face and tell them enough is enough failure to do this God will never hear that prayer.

CyrusVI:


These one ares the people on ground and they know whats popping in the SE. Not like those Chidi and Nkechi that stay far away from the East,yet rely on Statisense to give them false stats that do not reflect the reality on ground, even when their people back home is telling them the real dealings



Ohaneze should keep believing and praying ...God actually answers(Chinaza)

If only you will just shut that mouth up...