Ohaneze Ndigbo urges FG to release Nnamdi Kanu, Describes Simon Ekpa as mere content creator.
By Felix Udodirim Awka
The Vice president of Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide ,Chief Damian Okeke Ogene has urged the fedral government of Nigeria to take more proactive measures towards the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
He made this known in a press statement made available to newsmen today in awka .
Ogene, in his statement said the present lip service on the issue is seriously impeding security of life a property in the entire southeast region even as he described Simon Ekpa as a mere content creator who is helbent on causing more chaos and economic woes in the region.
The statement reads: Let me start by thanking all Nigerians including various socio-cultural organizations in this country for their support, collaboration and encouragement throughout this preparation and burial of the late Ohaneze Ndigbo President, Chief Emmanuel Iwanyanwu.
“We appreciate the well-deserved honour and respect accorded to him in recognition of remarkable and enduring legacies in nation building and human capital development.
“There is no doubt that his death create a very vast vacuum but I can assure you that Ohaneze Ndigbo as an Institution of repute remains intact as one indivisible entity with no leadership crisis.
“The leadership structure and processes of being elected into any position in all arms and organs of the Ohaneze Ndigbo are clearly specified ,in Ohaneze Ndigbo constitution.
“All leadership positions in every wing and organ of the Ohaneze Ndigbo are zoned to states not individuals. Presently, the position of the president is zoned to the state because the late chief Iwuanyanwu did not complete his tenure.
“We are waiting for the Imo State Chapter of the Ohaneze Ndigbo to elect or appoint a replacement for the Ime-Obi which is the highest decision making body of the socio-cultural group to consider all possibly approve for the completion of Imo State.
“I want to use this opportunity to appeal to all organs of the Ohaneze Ndigbo and other stakeholders to remain calm and allow the Ime-Obi to handle the situation peacefully: according to the constitution of the Ohaneze Ndigbo.
“I equally want to use this opportunity to urge the Federal Government to take more proactiv measures towards the release of the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,
“The present lip service on the issues is seriously impeding security of life and property in the entire southeast region. Effective security and stability are necessary socio-economic growth and development.
“I want to urge the southeast governors to synergize and collaborate more in putting in place effective security apparatus that will enhance efficiency and sustainability in crime fighting
“Once again, we assure you that Ohaneze Ndigbo is not relenting in protecting and promoting the collective interest of Ndigbo” he said.
