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Ndigbo Not Interested In 2023 Presidency, Says Leaders
Igbo leaders, under aegis of Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), led by Prof. Ben Nwabueze, yesterday, declared that Nd’Igbo were not interested in producing the president of Igbo extraction for the country in 2023.
Rather, the group said what mattered to the people was the restructuring of the country for the enthronement of good governance, stressing that the rancour over leadership would be subdued when an effective system is put in place.
Apparently responding to a recent statement credited to the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, that Igbo need to vote President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 to enhance their turn in 2023, the leaders said allocating power to any section of the country would amount to nothing with the present constitution in place.
“What is the need asking for power in a disintegrated and disunited country being foisted on us with the present system? What we are asking for and interested in is the restructuring of the country to usher in true federalism.
“With that, there will be less tension over leadership and people will no longer be bothered about where the leader comes from or who the leader is. The way the country is structured, it is bound to continue to witness more frictions if not restructured. We need to restructure to attain true federalism and a good governance system based on rule of law,” they added.
Addressing Journalists shortly after ILT’s two-day meeting in Enugu, Deputy Leader of the group, Prof Chinweite Ejike, said they were worried with the trend of events in the country.
He disclosed that the meeting undertook serious review of the security situation, especially the frequent killings in parts of the country and herdsmen/farmers clashes over control of land and resources.
“The meeting observed that enough was not being done by the Federal Government to stop the uprisings. There is need to scale up intelligence monitoring to check further waste of lives and resources.
“The killings in the country have assumed a genocidal dimension and unless the issue of proper protection is being addressed, the country is as good as assumed, to be a failed state,” the leaders remarked.
While noting that fight against corruption, a cardinal objective of the Federal Government, may have been abandoned with the scale of lopsided appointments and distribution of amenities in the country, ILT said some sections of Nigeria, particularly the Igbo have been seriously marginalized.
It noted with dismay the use of public funds not budgeted or appropriated by certain government agencies and officials, stressing that it was tantamount to political corruption, just as it view with dismay alleged use of state power in pursuit of personal interests.
The leaders reviewed the proscription of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by the Federal Government and called for it to be de-proscribed, saying, “we do not see anything that is wrong with one agitating for freedom in his own country.”
Anonymous
July 30, 2018 at 12:06 am
IGBO president come 2023 will be roboticall
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 7:37 pm
We can never be deceived by this useless God forsaken Fulani’s
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 7:31 pm
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 7:27 pm
Yes and yes
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 7:10 pm
The point is that ndi Igbo is not interested in buhari government so the old man should go and Berry his self in shame
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 5:08 pm
we the original igbos wants Biafra and not presidency
Bertrand Efobi
July 29, 2018 at 4:50 pm
I completely agree with them. Nobody gave Ndigbo their territory and their natural resources. Therefore it is unfair and a measure of the modern slavery in Nigeria that they would be given terms and conditions to fulfil before they can aspire to a position in the country. NdI go never chose to be NIGERIANS and so must be convinced to remain so.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 3:27 pm
now i can be bold enough to say at least we hv one elder in igbo land …
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 3:05 pm
Fulani fools born to slave others cheater’s wil soon unstand wat we mean to say one Nigeria is not by force born to rule cows wicked set of ppl.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 1:48 pm
Them knw say una mumu neva do, dt na y dem d use 2023 deciv una.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 12:38 pm
Only interested of what they will put in their pockets
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 1:58 pm
If your assertion is to be believed, then we will be happy to assume power and do the same thing Buhari and Maikanti are doing,stealing and denying.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 10:42 pm
And you’re interested in the next village to massacre
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 12:26 pm
If it is true…Biafra need freedom now…AN URGENT LETTER FROM papa Enoch Adeboye and Bishop oyedepo. What is Jesus saying to Christians in Nigeria. What actions should we take? Spiritually and physically. If our enemies have called on the Arab nations to get rid of the church in Nigeria. Have we called on any Christian nation to help us out while we are praying? We need you to do what Queen Esther did for the Jews. She said if I die I die. But she did not die. She demanded for a fast amongst all the Jews. The table turned round. Go and defend the LIVES of CHIRSTIANS in NIGERIA. Meet Buhari and Osibanjo. Demand for a, 3days or 7days or 40days fast of all Christians in Nigeria and diaspora. The I Am that I Am will turn the table. Just like the Bible time. Nigerias case will be different from other countries where Christians Were wiped out. This message must get to the Moses and Aaron of Nigeria before tomorrow morning. Pass it on to all your Christian contact and the angle of death will pass over all Christians in Nigeria. This message is powered by the blood of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 12:14 pm
All we need is to be on our own. Biafra nation on the way
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Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 11:10 am
We the ipob members have no elders again biko
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 1:55 pm
That is why like small boys you can run but you can’t hide.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 2:02 pm
Who’s this one talking
Anonymous
July 30, 2018 at 5:48 am
Yeah, you are right oo
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 10:51 am
You don’t know what you need in the first place? 2023 happens to be Igbos best option.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 11:11 am
They won’t give us the chance
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 11:17 am
Steve Chidon Why?Igbos more formidable than any region, pls be positive about it.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 12:02 pm
Kratos told Hercules that it is of no use for him to want Olympus because the of Olympus has come to its end. So the zoo aka naliejerià is finished, it is has gotten to a point of no return, so it is usless to want to rule it because it will consume you, it will take you with itself to the grave, so consider the so-called Igbo presidency a distraction. We shall get Biafra without firing a single bullet, all the os required is to be alert to recognize the opportunity whe it presents itself.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 1:54 pm
He didn’t say you shouldn’t contest. He is only speaking for us who know that the best thing for Nigeria is finding common ground for everybody instead taking up the mantle and end achieving nothing like Buhari.
Anonymous
July 30, 2018 at 7:59 am
Obuzor ThankGod It is very Funny how you believe the Promise of Fulani after all this years
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 10:35 am
the only solution in Nigerian is civil war same like India and Pakistan
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 10:42 am
Then start it
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 11:11 am
You will lead the line
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 1:50 pm
Who and who will fight it cause I won’t take part.
Anonymous
July 30, 2018 at 5:47 am
Yeah, you are right….
Please pick up arms and attack the nearest Army checkpoint or barracks pls
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 10:35 am
Than stop crying of marginalization
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 1:50 pm
Marginalization is not all presidency.
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 10:18 am
Gbam!!!!
Anonymous
July 29, 2018 at 10:13 am
Hahahahaha, cry cry bragging confused fools