Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership visits Sokoto, lauds Sultan Abubakar III, Governor Tambuwal over promotion of national peace, unity
*Declares under no circumstance should Nigeria experience war again
Following proscription and classification as ‘militant terrorist organization’ of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by the South East governors and Nigerian Armed Forces, respectively, now fully legalized by a Federal High Court in Abuja, the Ohaneze Ndigbo has turned back against the Nnamdi Kanu-led group as it warned that under no circumstance should Nigeria witness war again.
President General Ohaneze Ndigbo John Nwodo, Thursday, made this declaration when he urged Nigerians to remain partners in progress of the country.
The Second Republic Minister added that war generate no good but more harm in the country.
Nwodo who stated this when he paid a courtesy call on Governor Aminu Tambuwal at Government House, Sokoto, said the visit of the delegation was to deliver the message of all South East Ndigbo, all Governors, traditional leaders and spiritual leaders in the zone.
The President General said unity and peaceful coexistence should be a responsibility of all citizens of the country.
“We must remain partners in progress of our country, as we have seen how our own fathers and forefathers live to make it grow and develop to its present stage,” he stated.
He lauded the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III and Tambuwal for promoting peace and unity among the people of Nigeria.
Responding, Governor Tambuwal commended the Ohaneze Ndigbo delegation for the visit and reiterated the commitment of his government towards ensuring peaceful coexistence of all people residing in the state.
“Sokoto State is always home for all Nigerians,” he declared.
Tambuwal pointed out that, “Nigeria must remain one entity and its existence should not be questioned as God made us one from various tribes and ethnicity, dependent on each other or even related for long.”
He said every Nigerian should live anywhere of his choice in the country without discrimination or harassment.
The governor harped on the need for sustainable peace and unity in the country, noting peace and unity as key in tackling challenges.
He advised that agitations should be channeled through proper discussions in the interest of the nation.
