The Igbo Community Association in Kano State has distanced itself from the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

The President-General of the association, Mr. Ebenezer Chima, made the position of the association known at a joint news conference in Kano on Friday.

“We want to state categorically here that we, the Igbo residing and doing business in Kano State, unequivocally state that we dissociate ourselves from the activities of IPOB and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

“We are strongly advocating peace and unity in the land,” Chima said.

While condemning “in its entirety’ the unfortunate and avoidable crisis in Abia,” he called on all Igbo resident in the state to remain calm, promising nothing would happen to them.

According to him, “the state government under the leadership of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and security agents have given the assurance of adequate security of our lives and property.

“However, we join the South-East governors, the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo and other notable Igbo leaders, to ask the Federal Government to address the issues of equality and even distribution of our common wealth.

“This, we believe, will bring an end to the agitations in the country.’’

On his part, President of Ethnic Community Leaders Association in the state, Dr. Jimpat Ayelangbe, assured all non-indigenes of adequate security of their lives and property.

He said the assurance stemmed from the meetings they had with various leaders and security agencies in the state.

“ECLAK got the mandate to speak to the media by allaying fears of our people over the concern of their lives and property.

“ECLAK is interested in a united Nigeria because we believe that those not living in their states of origin should not contribute to disorganise the country.’’

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Na wa for us igbos. Our greatest weakness is not being united. Too bad but life must go on.

Why won't they? When all their life's investment is in the north, especially in Kano. Igbos in the East shouting secession are probably thinking through their arses. Hausas have little or no investment in the east. They got nothing to lose. The older ones who witnessed the civil war and its aftermath should just warn these senseless youths not to allow Nnamdi Kanu to lead them astray.
I pray sense fall on them!!

alexmaye:
Na wa for us igbos. Our greatest weakness is not being united. Too bad but life must go on.

Bro ona like money too much, as soon as they give them money they start speaking against the rest. You dont need violence or hate speech to actualise Biafra, you need Unity, if all Igbos can come out in one voice then its a yes. This government is working so hard financially and propagandaly to frustrate NK and tell him he's on his own

I have said it before the burden is too much for NK to bear alone, is he the only one in SE, Charlie make all of ona wey be Biafra for this nairaland stfu, he's the only one that gat balls

You quote me Egbesu fire you

NeeKlaus:

United? Really??


So you expect a person who has businesses and properties in other states to just abandon everything and move down to the East to start again from nothing? Lols...think again.

that is your own take on united and I never meant what you think

Orodje:

Bro ona like money too much, as soon as they give them money they start speaking against the rest. You dont need violence or hate speech to actualise Biafra, you need Unity, if all Igbos can come out in one voice then its a yes. This government is working so hard financially and propagandaly to frustrate NK and tell him he's on his own

I have said it before the burden is too much for NK to bear alone, is he the only one in SE, Charlie make all of ona wey be Biafra for this nairaland stfu, he's the only one that gat balls

You quote me Egbesu fire you

lol who no like money but I think it is fear but who no dy fear.well I don't blame anybody but I just thank God to be counted among the living with life there is hope.

alexmaye:
lol who no like money but I think it is fear but who no dy fear.well I don't blame anybody but I just thank God to be counted among the living with life there is hope.

lol so which one you be? you be Biafra abi you be Naija?

all na because una get business for CENTER OF COMMERCE

Ikpeazu further extends curfew in Aba to Sunday

Okezie Ikpeazu, governor of Abia, has further extended the curfew in Aba to Sunday.
On Tuesday, the governor declared a three-day curfew following the clash between members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Nigerian army.
The curfew which was later extended to Friday would now lapse on Sunday, according to the state government.
In a statement on Friday, Enyinnaya Appolos, chief press secretary to the governor, quoted Ikpeazu as saying the curfew was again extended after reviewing the security situation in the state.
He further directed that schools be reopened on September 25 to ensure the safety of students across the state.
“After a profound review of the security situation across the state, we are compelled to extend the current curfew imposed on Aba to enable us consolidate the peace and normalcy that is gradually returning to the city,” the statement read.
“The government is therefore seeking your continuing support and understanding for the further extension of the dusk to dawn (6pm to 6am) curfew at Aba to Sunday 17th of September 2017.
“Furthermore, in order to ensure the safety of our children and wards who were billed to resume school on the 18th of September 2017, we hereby direct that the resumption be postponed till the 25th of September 2017 across the state.
“For a commercial city that is also the economic hub of the state and the south-east region, the effect of the socio-economic disruption at Aba is too massive to measure at this time and the government fully appreciates all the sacrifices made to ensure early restoration of normalcy.
“We also wish to commend the efforts of the men and women of the security services currently working round the clock to restore law and order and safeguard lives and properties of law abiding citizens and residents.”

Source

http://www.obiafrica.com.ng/2017/09/ikpeazu-further-extends-curfew-in-aba.html?m=1