IPOB Lawyer Commends Security Agencies for Calmness in Igboland, Urges them Not To Relapse
By Chukwudi Ebele
The Defense Counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB Sir Ifeanyichukwu Ejiofor Esq has commended the leadership of the Department of Security Services, other security agencies and State actors who have contributed one way or the other to the relative calmness and peace experienced around Igbo land.
In his article titled ‘The Return of Calm in Alaigbo: A Triumph to Cherish, Not a Licence to Relapse’ Ejiofor after his commendation called for vigilance, proactive measures towards ensuring security of lives and property to avoid being taken unawares by agents of instability.
“It is no longer a matter of conjecture but an evident and reassuring reality that the entire South-East region has, to a commendable extent, regained a climate of relative peace and civil order. This development is not merely incidental; it reflects the intrinsic values of the Igbo nation; values deeply rooted in enterprise, communal harmony, resilience, and an abiding respect for the sanctity of life and lawful coexistence.
“This peace, though once disrupted by forces whose calculated objective was to destabilise the region, often, regrettably, aided by misguided elements further emboldened by certain unscrupulous individuals in positions of authority who revel in the spoils of chaos, has now been painstakingly reclaimed through the deliberate, coordinated, and principled efforts of critical stakeholders. The current stewardship of the Global Peaceful Restoration—genuine lovers of freedom, steadfastly united by an unwavering commitment to order, justice, and social equilibrium, is eminently deserving of the highest commendation.
“I must also, with measured emphasis, acknowledge the remarkable contributions of those at the helm of certain security agencies, particularly the current leadership of the State Security Service. The tenure has been distinguished not only by operational professionalism but also by a rare adherence to civility, restraint, and refreshingly apolitical engagement. Unlike what obtained in the past, when it bore the troubling semblance of an ethnic war against this region, and when certain antecedent approaches, rather unhelpfully, cast the average Igbo youth in the mould of suspicion, often culminating in arbitrary arrests and the now all-too-familiar euphemism of “enforced disappearances”, the present methodology reflects a paradigm shift grounded in respect for constitutional liberties and human dignity. One might even say, with cautious optimism, that decency has staged a quiet but notable return.
“Today, the atmosphere across the region speaks for itself. Igbo youths, women, and indeed citizens across all strata now engage freely in lawful pursuits. They associate openly, exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights, and go about their daily lives without the pervasive fear that once defined a rather troubling era: an era often reinforced and perpetuated by hostile security agents under dangerous ethnic labelling. This transformation is neither accidental nor superficial; it is the product of deliberate policy recalibration and humane security governance. It further demonstrates that the chaos was, after all, hitherto manufactured by those who benefit from the suffering of their own.
“Nevertheless, it would be both naïve and imprudent to assume that this hard-earned peace is beyond threat. There remain individuals and interests who, either out of discontent or less noble motivations, may yet attempt to reintroduce instability and discord into the region. Peace, as history repeatedly reminds us, is often most vulnerable at the very moment it is proclaimed “total.” It is therefore imperative that all relevant authorities and stakeholders remain vigilant, proactive, and unwavering in their commitment to preserving this fragile yet promising stability.
“The lessons of history must not be so quickly forgotten, nor conveniently ignored. We must not, under any guise, relapse into an era of fear, uncertainty, and regression, an era from which we have only just, and rather painfully, emerged. Rather, this prevailing peace must be consciously nurtured, strategically protected, and collectively sustained as the indispensable foundation for socio-economic advancement and generational prosperity, particularly now that Alaigbo is gradually reclaiming its lost glory and emerging as a beacon to others still grappling with instability.
“Indeed, peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the presence of justice, equity, and purposeful governance. Having attained it, we must now institutionalise it, lest it quietly slip through our fingers while we congratulate ourselves too soon.
“In conclusion, let it be unequivocally stated that the restoration of peace in Alaigbo is both a triumph and a responsibility. It imposes upon all of us-leaders and citizens alike, a solemn duty to guard, preserve, and strengthen it. With unity of purpose and fidelity to the rule of law, this peace shall not only endure but flourish from generation to generation.
“May the Almighty ChukwuOkike continue to guide and preserve Alaigbo,” prayed Ejiofor.
