The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, led by factional Secretary-General Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has declared that the South-East region will not partake in the nationwide protests against President Bola Tinubu scheduled for August 1st-10th, 2024. The decision, announced in Abakaliki on Tuesday, emphasizes the region's desire to avoid further losses of Igbo lives and properties, as seen in previous riots. Isiguzoro stressed that the primary concern for the South-East is the release of Nnamdi Kanu, rather than participating in the protests.
Key
Points:
- Protest
Dates: August 1st-10th, 2024.
- Past
Protests: Previous riots have resulted in
significant losses for the Igbos.
- Main
Concern: The release of Nnamdi Kanu is
prioritized over joining protests.
- Security
Risks: Protests could exacerbate existing
security challenges in the South-East.
- Nationwide
Participation: Igbos in the North and
Southwest are advised to boycott for safety reasons.
Detailed
Statement from Ohanaeze Ndigbo:
- The
organization references past protests that have led to immense losses for
the Igbo community.
- Cites specific
historical protests such as the 1978 ALI MUST GO protests, the 1989
ANTI-SAP riots, the 1993 June 12 protests, the 2012 OCCUPY NIGERIA
protests, and the 2020 END SARS protests.
- The decision
aims to protect the lives and properties of Igbos.
- Concerns about
extremists exploiting protests to incite violence.
- The focus
remains on the release of Nnamdi Kanu as a significant issue for the
South-East.
Conclusion:
Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges the Igbo community to refrain from participating in the upcoming protests and instead prioritize the call for Nnamdi Kanu's release. This stance is taken to ensure the safety and security of the Igbos amid rising economic hardships and political tensions in Nigeria.
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