Igbo leaders plan to meet Pres. Buhari on the marginalization of Igbos

 South East Governors’ Forum, SEGF, summoned Igbo leaders yesterday to discuss the security implications of the agitations by members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, and the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in Enugu state.
The leaders agreed to set up a delegation of Igbo elders to meet President Muhammadu Buhari on the marginalisation of Igbos in the country.

They also agreed to talk with members of the MASSOB and IPOB groups in order to discourage them from having any more protests.

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Photos: Biafrian leader Nnamdi Kanu arraigned in court

Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was this morning arraigned before the Abuja Chief Magistrate Court over the criminal charges brought against him by the Federal Government. He was arrested on October 18th and is standing trial for alleged criminal conspiracy, managing and belonging to an unlawful society and criminal intimidation contrary to sections 97 and 397 of the penal code. More photos after the cut...

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Photos: Pro-Biafrans stage protest in Abuja over their leader

Pro-Briafrans staged a protest in Abuja today over what they described as the unlawful detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra and the leader of indigenous people of Biafra. Kanu was arraigned before an Abuja court this morning. See more photos from the protest after the cut...

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Fr. Mbaka says pro-Biafra protests are a waste of time, asks Nigerians to be patient with Pres. Buhari

Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has condemned the recent

protests for Biafra, describing the action as evil.

Fr. Mbaka made the condemnation on Saturday in Enugu during a sermon at his weekly Adoration Ministry where he urged youths in the South East and South-South to go back to their homes and businesses as the protest could lead to their death. According to NAN, he said: “Locking up your shops and disrupting

economic activities will not add any naira to

your pocket, whatever grievance you have

could be resolved through dialogue,” the

cleric said. He also lashed out at leaders that were behind the protests, saying they should use their own children for the struggle not the public.

Fr. Mbaka commended President Muhammadu Buhari's appointment of ministers from the zone and assigning them with good positions. “President Buhari’s action has proven that

the South-East has not been marginalised. I

would have reacted if no minister emerged

from the zone,” he said. He blamed Igbo leaders for the bad infrastructures in the regions. He said: “President Buhari is not the cause

of poor roads, unemployment and other

decay infrastructures in the South East, we

should blame our leaders. “Most of the roads had been awarded but

our leaders squandered the fund, even the

university teaching hospital in Enugu is a

no-go-area and our leaders are not

concerned about it,” he said. Fr. Mbaka called on the new Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, to use his office to employ youths in the zone, adding that it would stop what he called another Boko Haram in the South East if not curtailed. He ended by urging Nigerians to be patient with the president as he had good plans for the country.

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Urhobo people denounce their inclusion in Biafran map

The National Publicity Secretary of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Alhaji Mumakai-Unagha, yesterday denounced its membership in the proposed map of Biafra by the Indigenous People

of Biafra, IPOB. Making the position known yesterday in a statement,he warned that Urhobo and its

territories should not be included in any IPOB plan. He said: “IPOB have their rights of agitation for freedom of self determination as enshrined in the united nation declaration stressing

that other ethnic groups should not be

dragged along to avoid the mistake that led to the civil war. “The magnanimity of Urhobos in allowing Igbos celebrate the Igbo Cultural Day should not be taken for granted as we urge IPOB to delist Urhobo from its proposed map.”

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Photos: Pro-Biafran protester shot by police in Igweocha, PH

A pro-Biafran protester was allegedly shot during a protest in Igweocha in Port Harcourt today by the Nigerian military police. The protesters have been causing panic and disturbance in some parts of Port Harcourt, agitating for the Biafran state. Hope this doesn't get worse than this. More photos after the cut...

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Biafria: PDP Cautions Buhari, APC Of The Danger Ahead

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is deeply concerned about the unfolding political events and developments in the South East and South South of Nigeria.

The PDP also stated that it is not comfortable with the methods being applied by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government in handling of restive youths in the South South and South East geo-political zones, who are agitating under the Biafra movement, and urged the President to personally intervene as the matter affects the territorial integrity of Nigeria.

The party said it is concerned that the Federal Government and its agencies have failed to approach the situation with the inclusiveness and seriousness it deserves, but have instead been resorting to the use of security forces.

PDP National Youth Leader, Hon. Abdullahi MaiBasira said in a statement on Saturday that President Buhari and his party should be held to account for the escalation of the agitation, which threatens the unity and national security interests of Nigeria as an indivisible entity.

The PDP also urged the ruling party to ensure and guarantee an inclusive administration that will promote harmony among all sections of the country.

The party further notes the seemingly lack of any clear-cut policy direction that concerns the development, mainstreaming and inclusion of young people in the country by the Federal Government, a worrisome issue that brings to question APC’s campaign promise to generate and give 3 million jobs annually to Nigerian Youths.

“The fact that none of the President's ministerial appointees confirmed by Senate is below 40 years also puts to question APC's belief for the next generation of leaders, mentorship and transfer of responsibility. So far, the resultant effect of this lack of clear-cut policy is the stagnation of the economy and laying-off of thousands of people from their jobs.

“Rather than the use of force as an option which usually fails as a solution in this type of self inflicted socio political problem, President Buhari should as a matter of national interest and practical necessity, make haste to call representatives and leaders of the South East for discussions before the situation deteriorates”, the party said.

The PDP said President Buhari and his party should know that sidelining any section of the country is bound to generate unhealthy relations among all integral parts of the Nigerian people.

The party said that cohesion, development, prosperity and unity should be paramount in government policy and warned that unless and until all sections of the country are accommodated, certain sections will experience civil tension and agitations as a means of expressing their discontent.

“Finally, as young people who believe in the present and future stability of Nigeria; we urge President Buhari to see himself as the father of the nation and try to open his heart to all by carrying everybody along and through that, create enabling environment for peace, progress and development in the interest of all”, the statement said.

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Pics: Pro-Biafrans block Niger bridge as they protest the detention of their leader

Pro-Biafran protesters have blocked the Niger bridge linking Anambra and Delta state as they protest the continuous detention of their leader and the director of Radio Biafra Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu was arrested on October 19th by the Federal government. More photos after the cut...

 

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Those agitating for Biafra nation are miscreants & should be ignored - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described those agitating for the creation of Biafra state as miscreants. Obasanjo said this in an interview with Sahara reporters

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