Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, says the body is against violent agitation in any form, and that it believes in the corporate existence of Nigeria.
The group stated this at a news conference on Monday in Abakaliki as part of activities marking the 62 anniversary of Nigeria’s independence and the 26th anniversary of Ebonyi State.
The Ohanaeze, which spoke through the President of its Ebonyi chapter, Peter Mbam, said the group was, however, against all forms of marginalisation, including social injustice and misgovernance.
He said Ohanaeze as a socio-cultural group representing the interest of the Igbo both within and in the Diaspora, has the responsibility to protect the Igbo in every part of the world.
He said: “As the name implies, Ohanaeze Ndigbo is responsible for the protection of Ndigbo Worldwide. There’s no part of the world where you will not find an Igbo man or Igbo people.
“In Nigeria, Ohanaeze supports all agitations that…
