Ohanaeze Explains Why Ndigbo Won’t Protest Economic Hardship Under Tinubu
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has revealed its stance as protests spread across the country over the current economic hardship
The leadership of the group, Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, declared their unwavering support for Tinubu amid groanings from Nigerians over the harsh economic policies of the current administration
In a statement by the national sed BET of the group, Alex Ogbonna, Ohan TAKE insisted the Ndigbo’s will not take part in such exercise because they belleve Tinubu will get the job done
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Amid the current economic hardship, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has again promised to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The president-general of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has explained why its people won’t stage a protest in the country Photo credit: Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu CFR, Asiwaju Bola
The group vowed to work for Tinubu in this trying period, noting, the president has been, been charitable to Nigerians
from the south-east region.
President general of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, made this known in a statement made available to journalists by the national publicity secretary of the group Alex Ogbonna, TVC reported.
Iwuanyanwu to meet with Ndigbo economics, experts
Iwuanyanwu reminded Ndigbo that they do not have personal issues against the president, and urged its citizens not to be used to stage protests against the federal government, The Punch reported.
He lamented several challenges Igbo people face in the country that includes marginalisation of people of the South East: in appointments and state creation in the past government, expresses hope that Tinubu’s administration would help them re-write the wrongs in due time.
Iwuanyanwu however promised to convene a meeting of top Igbo economics and experts in diverse fields to evolve strategies on how to overcome the economic hardships.
“I have received many entreaties from many parts of the Country requesting me to call Igbos to join in demonstration and violent action in the Country against the Government.
“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. I have asked Nigerians who approached me the following questions, what did they do when the past government disfranchised Igbo land?
Ohanaeze says “Igbo has no hand in 1966 brutal coup”
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported earlier that Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, claimed that the Igbo had no hand in the brutal 1966 coup led by Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna,
according to several reports.
Iwuanyanwu also claimed that “the
problem Igbo have is that we are very faithful to the constitution of Nigeria” while bragging that the southeastern people naturally prosper wherever they are in any part of the country.
