Ohaneze Ndigbo, on behalf od the Igbos, has again appealed to President Mohammed Buhari to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kalu.
Speaking at the event in Oguta, Imo state, the president of Ohaneze thanked Buhari for the completion of the Niger Bridge, which serves as a link route from Onitsha to Asaba, Delta state.
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, also refuted claims which, states that “Igbos wants to break away from Nigeria”.
“Igbos are not seceding. I don’t see why anybody will say Igbos are seceding. Igbos are everywhere. We have investments. Are we going to leave our investments “? He argued.
He thanked and appreciated the support through the completion of projects in the South-East.
“I would like the vice president, when you go, tell Buhari we are very grateful. When he took office we were not happy, we complained. But today, at the point of departure, things have changed,” he stated.
“I can see that in most states, a lot has been done. Here in Imo state, a lot has been done for us. So, I would like you to tell our son, Buhari, that we are very grateful. And I want Buhari to realize that he is an Igbo son, an honorary Igbo man.
He went on to speak on the importance and value placed on chieftaincy titles in the Eastern region.
“He has been honoured by some Igbo states. I think Imo State has honoured him, and Ebonyi has honoured him. Chieftancy title in Igbo land is taken very seriously. You have to help us tell Buhari that he is an Igbo son, he is a member of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo by this honour given to him, and what I am speaking here today, I am also speaking on his behalf.
“We are very grateful for what he has done, but before he goes, whatever he can do to bring this project to succeed will be highly appreciated.”
