- Say no ethnic group in Nigeria can dominate another forever
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) and Igbo Community Leaders of Northern Nigeria have unanimously passed a damning verdict on Nigerian leaders, saying that they have failed the people in their bid to unite and propel the country to prosperity.
The two socio-political groups, disclosed this at the end of a joint meeting held in Abuja yesterday, said the crop of leaders piloting the affairs of the country, irrespective of party affiliation, have failed to institutionalize the principles of regional cooperation and inclusiveness.
According to a communique read before reporters at the end of the meeting, co-signed by CNG spokesman, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, and Secretary, Igbo Community Leaders of Northern Nigeria, Austin Ifedinezi, stated that they particularly laid emphasis on political appointments and implementation of developmental programmes, especially by the federal government.
The two socio-political organizations in the North noted that no ethnic group can dominate another forever in the country, even as they advised the President and the 36 state governors to resist the temptation to live in perpetual blame of any particular section, tribe, or religious creed for the problems plaguing the nation.
“No one wins a religious or ethnic war; no ethnic group can dominate another forever; and no benefit comes from fights and conflicts. With an improved trust and sustained cooperation among all regions, sections and faith, Nigeria will overcome its current challenges,” the communique added.
While condemning the manifestations of insecurity in parts of the country, the meeting also counseled the people against derailing the efforts to build a nation where every citizen will be safe and secure wherever he chooses to reside and earn a living.
They also expressed dismay at the undue advantage taken by miscreants to turn the otherwise legitimate protests against SARS into mayhem in some parts of the country, especially the alleged unpatriotic role played by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, during the #EndSARS protests
