Why IPOB should merge with Ohanaeze Ndigbo – Igbo youths
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing has called for a collaboration between the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
The group made the call in Owerri on Wednesday in a statement issued by Mr. Osmond Nkeoma, its National Publicity Secretary, after its 5th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
The group said the collaboration of both groups will lead to the progress and development of the South East.
Making reference to Nnamdi Kanu’s statement, urging Igbos not to partake in 2019 elections, the group thanked God for keeping the life of Kanu, however, noting that “his recent declaration had proved, contrary to most unpopular belief, that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has no hand in his travails and sudden disappearance.”
“We, therefore, advice Ndi IPOB to toe the line of intelligence and smartness and have a tactical synergy with Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership.
“Movements all over the world that are IPOB in nature are usually involved directly or indirectly with partisan politics,” it said.
“The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths (Worldwide) still stands on a restructured Nigeria.
“We will canvass for and vote for the presidential candidate who buys into our restructuring ideas. We are Igbos; we have a stake in the Nigerian project.
“We will vote because if we fail to, the election will still hold and Nigeria will continue.
“Boycotting the elections will not benefit anyone,” it said.
The group further called on the Federal Government to “de-proscribe” IPOB, saying the group had not done anything wrong if compared to the activities of herdsmen.
