Don’t join in protests against economic hardship. ohanaeze directs Ndigbo

The Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has directed Ndigbo all over the country not to join any protests against hardship.

In a statement signed by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu entitled “Message to all Igbos worldwide”, on Monday, he said: “I write as your leader at this critical period in our Country, Nigeria. Events in Nigeria today are no doubt very disturbing. The economy has turned very bad, a sceptre of frustration is everywhere.

“I have received many entreaties from many parts of the country requesting me to call Igbos to join in demonstration and violent action in the country against the Government.