|
Listen to article
|
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the leading socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, has voiced its excitement ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Enugu State today. The group, known for its influential role in promoting Igbo unity and advocacy, has eagerly embraced the visit, seeing it as a promising chance to foster better relations between the federal government and the southeast.
With a hopeful yet cautious tone, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed optimism about the possible release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group remains hopeful that the ongoing discussions and legal processes will eventually lead to his freedom, seeing this as a step toward healing and greater understanding in the southeast.
In a statement shared by Enugu State’s Secretary, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday, it was revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s forthcoming visit will include the commissioning of various projects spearheaded by Governor Peter Mbah’s administration. This one-day visit is seen as an opportunity for the President to witness firsthand the strides made in infrastructure and governance within the state.
Commenting on the planned visitation, Ohanaeze, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonnia, expressed delight over the gradual attitudinal change of the federal government towards the Igbo.
Read also: Nnamdi Kanu Finally Meets Legal Team As DSS Lifts Restriction
The statement partly read, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo expresses immense delight over the gradual attitudinal change of the Federal Government towards the Igbo. Ohanaeze has insisted that national peace, unity, patriotism and sustainable economic development of any country are the outcomes, effects or products of equity, and social justice.
“In other words, there is hardly any society or group that can be complacent under severe existential threats such as orchestrated marginalisation, relative deprivations, and external instigation of insecurity, conflagrations and crises.
“It is therefore hoped that with the Enugu visit, President Tinubu will write his name with gold in the hearts of Ndigbo and all the well-meaning Nigerians, if he orders for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
