THE NATION
President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has declared the resolution of the Igbo community to extend their unwavering support to President Bola Tinubu.
He emphasised that the Igbo are committed to pledging their allegiance and loyalty to President Tinubu, acknowledging him as the president of Nigeria and also their brother.
Iwuanyanwu spoke on Saturday, December 16, when he visited Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, at the Iga Idugaran Palace.
He stressed the need for collaboration and support from President Tinubu in addressing the legitimate concerns of the Igbo community.
He said: “Let him believe us, this statement is being made by the leader of Igbos. What we want from the leadership is justice, fairness, equity.
“We don’t want to take another person’s state, whatever is our right should be given to us. We are will support him and be loyal to him. Anybody who fights him unjustly, we will join him to fight such a a person, but we want him to help us get whatever is our right.”
Dispelling any misconceptions regarding the relationship between the Yoruba and the Igbo, Chief Iwuanyanwu said there is no rift between the two communities.
He also stressed the need for peaceful co-existence and respect for the law, and emphasised the importance of upholding the values ingrained by their forefathers in obeying the laws of the land and promoting harmonious relationships.
Reflecting on the recent political landscape, Chief Iwuanyanwu acknowledged the Igbos’ historical alliance with President Tinubu during…