Economic hardship: No Igbo group in Nigeria or Diaspora should join national protests – Ohanaeze

By Abdulfatah On Feb 20, 2024

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has directed the Igbo, whether in Nigeria or the Diaspora to shun all protests against the economic hardship in Nigeria.

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Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in a statement disclosed that he had been receiving pleas from across the country, requesting him to direct the Igbo to join in protesting against the government.

However, Iwuanyanwu said he was still studying the situation of things in the country, describing the times as critical for Nigeria.

He added that what is happening in the country currently is disturbing. He said that the economy has turned upside down, and that there is frustration everywhere.

“Events in Nigeria today are no doubt very disturbing. The economy has turned very bad, a sceptre of frustration is everywhere,” the Ohanaeze leader said.

“I have received many entreaties from many parts of the country requesting me to call Igbos to join in demonstration and violent action in the country against the Government.

“As your leader, I am directing that no Igbo group or community in Nigeria or in Diaspora should join in this action. I am still studying the situation.”

Protests have broken out across the country, especially in the north and South-west, over the economic hardship and high cost of living in the country.

Economic hardship: No Igbo group in Nigeria or Diaspora should join national protests – Ohanaeze

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