₦airaland Forum

President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Sen John Azuta-Mbata, has hailed the Akiko Uwa Social Cultural Group over the successful conclusion of the Igbanke Unity Festival held under the theme “Igbanke Nor be Bini”.

He assured the collaboration of Ndigbo with the Igbanke, a community in Edo State, in the realisation of their ancestry.

In a statement he personally signed, Azuta-Mbata praised the Igbanke community for the bold declaration of identity and commitment to celebrating their authentic Igbo heritage.

“I bring the warmest congratulations of the entirety of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide to Akiko Uwa Social Cultural Group of Igbanke on the resounding success of the Igbanke Unity Festival, aptly themed “Igbanke Nor be Bini,” he said.

“This bold declaration of identity is a testament to your unwavering commitment to asserting and celebrating your authentic Igbo heritage. By proudly affirming your Igbo ancestry, you have demonstrated resilience and pride in the face of historical misconceptions.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide commends your efforts in promoting unity, cultural preservation, and the advancement of our great Igbo nation. Your festival is a beacon of hope and inspiration to other Igbo communities.

“We assure you that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide will partner with your group in all our activities, leveraging our collective strengths to promote Igbo interests and heritage.

“We shall equally incorporate the people of Igbanke in all our activities. Igbo bu ofu (Igbos are one and united). Together, we can achieve greater heights. Once again, congratulations on this great achievement. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration.”

Slytiger:
https://guardian.ng/news/ohanaeze-ndigbo-hail-igbanke-community-for-embracing-igbo-roots/

Zulu11zulu:
The people of yeruba land should stay away from what did not concern them the Edo and Bini people know igbanke people are igbo but yeruba will Cary the matter for head like if is their business.

SmartyPants:
Who are you to speak for Edo people??

Igbanke's came as visitors and they are free to go back where they came from.

Zulu11zulu:
The people of yeruba land should stay away from what did not concern them the Edo and Bini people know igbanke people are igbo but yeruba will Cary the matter for head like if is their business.

MadPolitician:
Case closed!
Waiting for the groups in Kogi, Benue, Akwa ibom, Cross Rivers and co..

Igwebuike!
No one should be left behind..

Slytiger:
https://guardian.ng/news/ohanaeze-ndigbo-hail-igbanke-community-for-embracing-igbo-roots/

DarkJeddi:
Are you now the mouthpiece of Igbanke people?
Them no fit come out debunk the charade?
0ponu

SmartyPants:
Who are you to speak for Edo people??

Igbanke's came as visitors and they are free to go back where they came from.

Amaggedon:
How did Igbake come there as visitors when they were merely caved into edo state like other ethnic groups including the benin people. Because the capital of edo is benin doesnt mean the state belongs to benin people alone. I never believed educated people can as ignorant as what i have been seen people say about thus igbanke issue serioysly.

SmartyPants:
Who are you to speak for Edo people??

Igbanke's came as visitors and they are free to go back where they came from.

phorget:
Nobody owns any land, we all migrated to where we are today.

Mrfeel:
Benin kingdom is not older than igbankes you people people migrated from ife to meet them there

Mrfeel:
Benin kingdom is not older than igbankes you people people migrated from ife to meet them there