By NewsBits
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for a proper dialogue between the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Southeast governors and other stakeholders to seek a better way to save the Igbo traders and their investments from further destruction in Lagos State.
Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, who particularly referred to recent demolition of stalls of Igbo traders in the state expressed concern on the silence of leaders of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, and even some Igbo stakeholders. A statement he released to newsmen, on Monday, called for urgent steps to be taken to avert further damages.
He said: “The Igbo politicians, governors, senators, representatives, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide leaders, traditional rulers, businessmen and religious leaders, should have meeting to discuss how to secure Igbo businessmen and their investments in Lagos State.
“The Yoruba groups and politicians are together in this against Ndigbo in Lagos State. Therefore, our people must take a stand towards these actions against Ndigbo by Yoruba people and their collaborators.
“With the level of criminal silence among Yoruba governors, Afenifre and their politicians, it only shows that they are together in this fight against Ndigbo in Lagos. Sadly, the Igbo leaders are mute about this insult on Ndigbo.
Questioning the rationale behind the demolition, Powerful said: “IPOB asked our people in other regions in Nigeria to return their investments back home, but it does not warrant the illegal and vicious destruction of Ndigbo’s hard earned investments and properties.
“Why will a responsible government allocate land and building permits to citizens to build houses and marketplaces and turn around to demolish the same structures if no ethnic agenda is being pursued.
