x

Rivers killings: IPOB instigating another civil war- Southeast Govs warn Igbos

South-East governors have reacted to the ban of the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and killings at the Oyigbo local government area of Rivers State.

In a meeting with Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike on Sunday, November 9, the governors warned that IPOB was trying to instigate another civil war.

The Governors were led to the meeting in Port Harcourt by the Chairman of the Southeast Governors’ Forum David Umahi of Ebonyi.

The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, led other prominent members of the socio-cultural group to the meeting.

Umahi said they were in Rivers to ascertain the veracity of the reports circulating in the social media over alleged killing of Igbo people in the state.

He, however, said they found out the the claims Igbos were being killed in Rivers were false.

Umahi said after listening to Wike’s narration of the atrocious activities of IPOB in Oyigbo that culminated in the imposition of curfew in the entire Local Government, it became imperative for Igbos to distance themselves from IPOB.

The Governor said he found it nauseating that IPOB could go to Benue and Rivers State to hoist its flag and claim the territories belong to the Igbo people.

READ ALSO: Work to commence on Itakpe-Lokoja rail line in 2021 says Amaechi

He said Igbo leadership were opposed to the stance by IPOB.

Umahi, who revealed that he had huge investment in Rivers, urged Igbos living in the State to respect the Government and people of Rivers to continue living and doing business peacefully.

Nwodo said the meeting reinforced the existing affinity between Igbos and the people of Niger Delta.

He described Wike as a champion of restructuring of Nigeria and a man who loved justice.

He explained the leadership of Igbos could not remain aloof while some misguided few, who did not experience the brutal reality of the last civil war continue to fan the ember of disunity.

Nwodo said he was elated to hear from Igbo leaders that under the leadership of Wike Igbo businesses had continued to thrive.

Wike declared the state would continue to be home to people of the Igbo Ethnic Nationality.

The Governor said in the wake of the Oyigbo crisis, people peddled the rumour that he was chasing Igbos out of Rivers, saying it was not true because the state had an enduring relationship with the Igbos.

He said: “Tell your people, Rivers people will continue to live together with Igbos.  Don’t allow your sons to tell you lies. Igbos are innovative and hardworking.  There can’t be Nigeria without Igbos. Nobody should take them for granted. But that doesn’t mean you must allow criminals to spoil your name.

“If I hate Igbos, I won’t appoint your son into my state cabinet two times. But you have to obey rules. Don’t allow criminals to dictate to you”.

Present at the meeting were Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu; Deputy Anambra Governor Nkem Okeke, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Former Plateau Governor’s Aide Calls for Unity in PDP Amid Internal Rifts

By Israel Adamu, Jos A media consultant to former Plateau...

Kaduna Journalist Decries Threats to Life Over Report on Security Raids

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Kaduna-based investigative journalist, Mr. Idibia U.A....

Sokoto State Flags Off Landmark Gas Cylinder Distribution Program

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration...

Advancing China-Africa Relations: Second Post-FOCAC Forum Holds in Abuja

The Centre for Contemporary Africa-China Research in Nigeria on...

Kaduna: Security Operatives Raid Hotels, Arrest Dozens of Suspects

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Security operatives, suspected to be members...

17 States Set to Celebrate Olympic Day Across Nigeria on June 28

As the June 28, 2025, Olympic Day approaches, 17...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img