BY Henry Emeana
Reactions have continued to trail the current security situation in Imo State with its resultant loss of lives and valuables.
Speaking on the development in Owerri yesterday, an apex youth body under the aegis of Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC), appealed to members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) not to link Prof. George Obiozor,President General, PG Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide to the death of Ikonso and other IPOB members.
The National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC), Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka
Comr. Igboayaka pointed out that Prof. Obiozor is a true definition of Biafra Emancipation.
He said,”Anyone with sense of history ought to know the role Prof. Obiozor played in President Shagari administration to bring Dim Odimegwu Ojukwu back to Nigeria. Dim Odimegwu Ojukwu returned to Nigeria after the War was the brain child of Prof. George Obiozor. Therefore, Obiozor who played such role can’t in anyway stand against Ipob members” Igboayaka recounted”
He added that “the Nigerian government that killed Ikonso and other IPOB members has demonstrated unprofessionalism in handling the situation. Ohanaeze Youth Council in the past proposed amnesty for Eastern Security Network and to integrate them into the mainstream security network in the various communities but FG have failed to implement the proposal, because President Muhammadu Buhari and Aso Rock cabals are not interested in peace and unity in Nigeria.”
He pointed out that killing of IPOB members have escalated the security challenges in Igbo land, saying that “the security agents went on poor operation; the approach in engaging IPOB and ESN should have a new friendly and diplomatic way.”
Igboayaka maintained that “by the killing of the IPOB members, the FG have murdered sleep and stepped on the tail of a lion, they have declared war against Ndigbo.
The approach of the Nigerian government over IPOB and ESN issues is characterised by hate and injustice against Ndigbo. If Boko haram and banditry gangs are treated like kings in the North, IPOB/ESN who are merely seeking separation and protection of their father’s land should also be treated like kings. If Boko haram and bandits are assigned for rehabilitation, IPOB members must be treated with dialogue and negotiation,” Igboayaka pointed.
Comr Igboayaka reminded President Mohammadu Buhari that his failure to listen to professional advice of State Security Service(SSS) on Pro-Biafra agitation is what is lingering more crises in Nigeria, he therefore urged the State and Federal government to immediately call IPOB for dialogue, or both the IPOB and FG will plunge Nigeria into an uncontrollable national disaster.
