The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has assured Nigerians that making an Igbo man President come 2023 will put an end to the activities of the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB in Nigeria.
IPOB led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been agitating for an actualisation of Biafran Republic. However, OYC in a statement obtained by ABACITYBLOG stated that with realisation of Igbo Presidency in 2023, Ndigbo will be happier in Nigeria.
The group also noted that the agitation of the OPC and NADECO plus Abiola issue was compensated to the Yoruba’s by giving them a Presidential slot in the person of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
The full statement reads thus:
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide observed there’s fears in some quarters especially from Prominent Northern groups and leaders over the recent antecedents of ipob towards destroying the Trust and endangering the prospect of a Nigerian President of Igbo stock in 2023, with realisation of Igbo Presidency in 2023, igbos will be happier in Nigeria, and activities of ipob will fizzle out like a vapour.
“IPOB activities will bring the realisation of Nigeria President of Igbo stock, with insinuation that Ipob activities is working against Igbo Presidential materials and potentials from South East, Nigerians might opt for full compensation for the marginalized South East by voting en mass for an Igbo to emerge as President in 2023 as they compensated the Yorubas in 1999, When OPC and NADECO plus Abiola issue brought Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as President, We understood the circumstances that led to Dr Good luck Jonathan to be Vice President,later President in order to quell the activities of Niger Delta militants, and how Biko Haram insecurity led to the emergency of President Muhammadu Buhari, what’s good for the Goose is also good for the Gander.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide assures Nigerians especially Arewa Consultative Forum, Northern Elders Forum, and Coalition of Northern groups, that We are determined to seal our aged longed relationship as Old allies and partners since 1960 as we Commence our Consultation meetings soon, That Igbo Presidency 2023 with a Northerner as Vice President will end up the activities of IPOB, Igbos will Present one of the Current South East Governors as a Worthy Successor of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, We thereby Passed Vote of Confidence on the Current leadership of South East Governors led by Gov umahi, and assured them that they remained the political leaders of Igbos in this present time, We will do anything to protect them from any Harassment or blackmail from any desperate group.
