Nnamdi Kanu: Ohaneze Strengthens Move For Political Solution
Ohaneze Ndigbo, the socio-cultural organisation of the Igbo nation, has identified political solution as the best approach for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu whose incanceration has left the area in disarray for years.
This was one of the resolutions of focus in a communique after the Igbo Youth and Stakeholders Convention held in Enugu.
The convention had two major areas of focus; pelp talk delivered by the minister of state for youth development, Emmanuel Olawande Ayodele, which anchored on the industrialisation of the Igboland as the economic hub of Nigeria and Africa at large, and the colloquium with special focus on security and economic measures to address challenges in Igbo land, as well as ranching as panacea to herders-farmers crisis.
In a message to the convention by the President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the youths were warned against abuse of the hallowed name and image of the socio- cultural group through rivalries and sabotage by renegades and miscreants in the name of power tussle, noting that the youth wing recognised by the organisation is the one led by the Acting National youth leader, Comrade Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu.
The convention had in attendance youth leaders and stakeholders from different organisations in Igboland, representing the religious, civil society, students and ethnic nationality groups.
It also had in attendance the Hon. Minister of State for Youth Development, Hon. Emmanuel Olawande Ayodele and the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Chief Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu CFR amongst other dignitaries
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu in his keynote address reminded the youth of our rich heritage of courage and valour, further admonishing the young people to concentrate their energy in the development of Igboland through agriculture, industry, security, education, employment natural resources and the hallowed apprenticeship “IGBA BOY” ingenious to Ndigbo
On the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing World wide, he frowned at the proliferation and abuse of the sacred name of Ohanaeze by renegades and miscreants, and declared that Beit known today that there is only one recognised Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth body mandated by Igbo to speak for Igbo youth. The leader of this body is Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaukwu
He further stated that “that those parading themselves as representing Ohanaeze Youth outside this body to desist from bringing the hallowed name of Ohanaeze Ndigbo to disrepute.
FULL TEXT OF THE COMMUNIQUE BELOW:
“Based on the above, the following far-reaching decisions aimed at making Igboland a more secured place for accelerated development were reached:
1. The convention having agreed that the prevailing insecurity and sit-at-home in Igboland were majorly caused by the continuous detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the designation of IPOB as a terrorist organisation by the Muhammadu Buhariregime
2. We therefore demanded for political and non-kinetic solutionsthat will fast track the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the deproscription of IPOB as a terrorist
organisation As this will go a long way in dousing the prevailing tension and consequent insecurity in the South-East
3 That the President Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu should take up the challenge of a quick fix to lasting peace in Igboland by finding a political solution to the ongoing judicial drama that has kept Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in forcedful detention, and open direct dialogue with IPOB and other pro- Biafran agitators, as this will immediately douse the agitations in Igboland and refocus the energy of the youth within the regiontowards sustainable national development
4. That the governors of the South-East should invest more in the provision of sustainable employment for the youth population through training and skill acquisition, as thesewill positively engage them and go long way in mitigating the insecurityinthe region.
5. That the continued menace of the attrocities of the Fulani terrorist herdsmen in Igboland should be collectively curbed by the Igbo governors and other political office holders, with a simultaneous aggressive approach to Ranching within the region.
6. These Ranching project should be done with the full engagement and participation of stakeholders from the Igbo communities. In working out the legislative frame work to ensure a generally acceptable implementation master plan
7 That security agencies within Igboland should desist from compromising with anti- social elements, in order to provide the region with the required security for development.
8. That the Igbo age-long wealth transfer pattern of “Igba Boy” apprenticeship should be re-awakened. This globally acclaimed business development model should be formalised in our education systems and supported by serious government intrest-free loans.
9. The convention acknowledged the unparallel patriotic contributions of Igbo businessmen and investors in diverse fields of the Nigerian economy since Inception. However, we seriously condemn the continued unwarranted destruction of Igbo businesses and investments across Nigeria by state and non-state actors, which usually goes without compensation. Especially the recent sad events in Lagos State and Abuja
10. We call on Mr President to urgently intervene and these economy-wrecking abnormalities
11. We wish to acknowledge and extend hands of working relationship to Igbo persons and organisations who have dedicated themselves and contributed immensely towards the development of Igboland and Nigeria at large.
12 In line with the mandate of the President-General Chief Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu the convention resolved to host the THE IGBO YOUTH PEACE AND SECURITY SUMMIT in the next three months
COMMENDATIONS:
1 We commend Mr. President for appointing a vibrant youth leader as the minister of State for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande
2. We appreciate the Hon minister of State for Youth Development for his immense intellectual contributions towards the success of the convention
3. We salute the courage of the governors of the South-East in curbing the menace of insecurity in the region, however, we urge them to inculcate the Igbo youth in the security structure of their værious states.
4. The convention commended the Enugu State government for pioneering the enactment of progressive ranching laws in the state, we urge other in Nigeria especially in the South-East to emulate them.
Finally, convention unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the President- General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Chief Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu CFR, and the acting National Youth leader Mazi. Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu for the good works they are doing for the Igbo nation”.
Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu. Ag National leader.
Hon. Emma Mbadugha. Secretary
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, while he is presently on his M.Sc programme also in Mass Communication, at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is currently the NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
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