The Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organisation has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergence over southeast sit-at-home order.
Ohanaeze claimed that such a declaration would effectively convey a strong message to the Southeast governors, compelling them to seek a permanent solution to address the order.
Recall that a Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, had severally declared sit-at-homes in the Southeast, which has further escalated the crisis in the region. Consequently, there have been attempts to disrupt economic activities in the area.
Reacting, Ohanaeze’s Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in a statement made available to newsmen said that the body would not allow Ekpa to destroy the economic activities of the Southeast.
“A desperate moment needs desperate action. We want to warn again that Ohanaeze will not fold its arms and allow miscreants to destroy economic activities in the Southeast.
“If possible, where this sit-at-home is happening should be declared a state of emergency. This is what Tinubu would do that will make the Southeast governors sit up and find a lasting solution to the problem.
“Ekpa has declared a second Biafra War, which Igbos are not ready to fight. Igbos are supporting Tinubu and would assist in ensuring that this rebellion is squashed.
“Ekpa’s action is an attempt to divide Igbos, and we wonder why Peter Obi and the rest are not talking. We hope this is not a conspiracy against the president.”