…Says Igbos own greater part of Nigeria
Elder statesman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has slammed Northern elders on their recent call for a law to hasten the exit of the South-East region from the Nigerian federation.
Chief Iwuanyanwu, who is the Chairman of the Elders’ Council of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, made his feelings known in a statement he issued yesterday, through his media aide, Ben Osuagwu, in Owerri, the State capital.
He maintained that the resolution of the Northern elders was hostile to the unity, peace and stability of the country and urged all patriotic Nigerians to view it with great concern.
According to him, the resolution of the Northern elders does not represent the opinion of the true leadership of northerners and true northern elites.
He recalled the meeting of President Muhammadu Buhari with South-East leaders during his visit to Owerri, pointing out that the meeting was a right move towards reconciling Igbos and other ethnicities.
Iwuanyanwu said that he made it clear to the president that Igbos were domiciled in virtually all communities in Nigeria, pursuing their businesses in peace.
He affirmed that no group in Nigeria can claim greater ownership of Nigeria today than the Igbos, adding that at every stage of the country’s history since 1914, Igbos have played a major role.
He appealed to all Igbos living outside Igboland to remain calm and peaceful and pursue their legitimate business without fear, assuring them that, as law-abiding citizens, they have nothing to fear.
