The Ohaneze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo organization, has issued a statement advising Igbo people not to participate in protests against the current economic hardship.
The message was released in a statement signed by Ohaneze Ndigbo President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, titled ‘Message to All Igbos Worldwide.’
The statement alleged that Igbo people have been unfairly targeted for economic hardship, and that there is a conspiracy to undermine their businesses in Lagos, Abuja, and other parts of Nigeria.
The statement reads,“I write as your leader at this critical period in our Country, Nigeria. Events in Nigeria today are no doubt very disturbing. The economy has turned very bad, a sceptre of frustration is everywhere.
“I have received many entreaties from many parts of the Country requesting me to call Igbos to join in demonstration and violent action in the Country against the Government.
“As your leader, I am directing that no Igbo group or community in Nigeria or in Diaspora should join in this action. I am still studying the situation. I have asked Nigerians who approached me the following questions, what did they do when the past government disfranchised Igbo land?”