Igbo Leaders of Thought, a body of eminent Igbo personalities, has warned that the plan to probe the immediate past federal government should not be a ploy to humiliate political opponents of President Muhammadu Buhari, including former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The group, led by constitutional lawyer, Professor Ben Nwabueze, also urged Buhari to immediately restructure Nigeria without delay.

In a statement titled “Only truth and justice endures,” which was signed by its deputy secretary, Evangelist Elliot Uko, the group said the impending probe must be devoid of “witch-hunting and smear agenda.”

It stressed that the probe would be reduced to a jamboree if it becomes an avenue to humiliate political opponents.

Using the probe to humiliate political opponents of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government would cause problems for the country, the Igbo Leaders of Thought warned.

“Desirable as the probe and prosecution of corrupt officials of the outgone regime is, we must endeavour to avoid witch-hunting and smear agenda.

“Only the probe and prosecution of factual, traceable and clearly identifiable cases of abuse of office and misuse of public funds will inspire confidence and receive commendation of the citizenry and the international community.

“Humiliating and deliberately degrading political opponents in the guise of probe and prosecution of corrupt officials will only reduce the whole exercise to a jamboree, that could lead to a lot of a acrimony and bad blood which we believe, is the last thing Nigeria needs at the moment,” the group said in the statement.

The Igbo Leaders of Thought also insisted on the restructuring of the country into federating units.

The proposed restructuring of the country was canvassed by several groups, including the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, and Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural body, during the 2014 national constitutional conference.

Insisting on restructuring, the Igbo Leaders of Thought argued that it would amount to living in denial to pretend that the current federal structure was sustainable.

The group noted that fighting corruption and insurgency alone would not be enough to restore the confidence of Nigerians in the country’s future.

Arguing that the current federal structure, which was established by the military, was the bane of contemporary Nigeria, the Igbo Leaders of Thought described the proposed restructuring of the country as urgent.

It said, “We believe that Nigerians from all persuasions, political divide, zone or status all agreed that the unity, security, stability of Nigeria should be the priority of all concerned at this juncture of our national growth.

“Sincerity of purpose, commitment to what is best for the country and for the good of all should guide actions and steps of our new leaders.

“While views and opinions may differ on solutions to the myriad of problems confronting us as a people, truth is usually located somewhere near the court of justice, equity and fair play.

“Continuing to pretend that the present political structure is sustainable is clearly to live in denial of reality.”



www.punchng.com/news/probe-dont-humiliate-jonathan-igbo-group-warns-buhari/

Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) calls for probe of Jonathan, Patience, Amnesty Programme etc.

http://thenationonlineng.net/crack-in-militants-camp-forces-cancellation-of-tompolos-meeting/

Igbos call for caution/warn against probe of Jonathan

www.punchng.com/news/probe-dont-humiliate-jonathan-igbo-group-warns-buhari/

The difference is clear.

GEJ is a living legend. Bubu is on a futile mission cos the hero (GEJ) will surely be vindicated

this pipo dem mad...
say Igbo group who are they to tell PMB what to and what not to ..

Wail!!!!!!!! Lmao

I respect Professor Nwabueze a lot but I don't agree with him here. He should speak for Ndigbo and not any other group. I have nothing against Jonathan also but Igboland didn't feel his Presidency so he should carry his own cross.

Nah God go punish any1 wey sey my HERO no be in peace!

Jonathan come with clean hand nobody will humiliate you, in contrast if you hide a skeleton in your cupboard blame yourself. Remember the popular saying "get a handshake if you work well, and get a handcuff if you work badly".

Buhari has no national interest. I don't see him doing anything beyond vendetta. Its all over the old one and he can't even hide it.



For instance what has he done about bokos in his backyard? What did he go to USA to do? When exactly should we start expecting results when he would be setting up his cabinet 4months after he was sworn in?

or what?? wetin dey worry these slaves from Biafra self??

buhari shouldnt ever think of humiliating gej, its thanks to him that he is now president. buhari should be grateful.

[quote author=fulanimafia post=36272598]Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) calls for probe of Jonathan, Patience, Amnesty Programme etc.

https://www.nairaland.com/2476171/crack-militants-camp-forces-cancellation

Mr hausafulani since when did Nairaland become a source?

kamair237:
this pipo dem mad...
say Igbo group who are they to tell PMB what to and what not to ..

they are elders ,son. Dey can advice d3 2 thread softly,.. For his own good.

temitemi1:
Nah God go punish any1 wey sey my HERO no be in peace!

if ur dump hero dey clean,then he is free to go..nobody is above the law

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Fixed!

SouthernBreeze:
GEJ is a living legend. Bubu is on a futile mission cos the hero (GEJ) will surely be vindicated

just pray he will not be given Mubarak treatment, which i also pray for Mubarak treatment to be given to him, i just want pej dream to come to pass

Prof Nwabueze of all pipu ?Anyway,there's nothing any useless group can do\dictate to President•Una on OYO

Jesusloveyou:
just pray he will not be given Mubarak treatment, which i also pray for Mubarak treatment to be given to him, i just want pej dream to come to pass

Keep praying boy

Lol....igbo leaders of thought releasing statement after smoking 'igbo' (weed)

Why are these people shaking? Jonathan has told Ben Nwabueze and his cohorts to release a statement.

Truth is, we are not swayed or scared by threats. PMB will probe Jonathan, his wife and his ministers. If they are found guilty, they will go in for it. Simples.

Stop shaking y'all.

Horllamideh:
Lol....igbo leaders of thought releasing statement after smoking 'igbo' (weed)

You go chop slap very soon...

Macelliot:

You go chop slap very soon...

lancelot.....here you are....face front

Horllamideh:
lancelot.....here you are....face front

I never featured in Merlin... I'm real..

Macelliot:

I never featured in Merlin... I'm real..

I understand their fears tho'.....their hero may end up failing the 'integrity test'

Everyday I just wish I wasnt a Nigerian... With the way in which the masses have been impoverished by evil greedy thieving political leaders for decades, how can any right thinking human not be in support of probing past leaders and recovering stolen funds?

It is only a thief that would be uncomfortable when he hears the word 'probe.' Consequently, it is okay to mention here that all these desperately evil people calling for Buhari not to probe the last administration, all these people know for a fact that the last administration was filled with thieves. What kind of humans are we for Christ sake?.... Because of the love of 1 man (GEJ), millions are willing to keep suffering for life. Sometimes I just wonder why I was born into this zoo called Nigeria.

Oh God, how I wish Buhari was still a military man. That is what Nigeria and Nigerians dearly need at this time.

Horllamideh:

I understand their fears tho'.....their hero may end up failing the 'integrity test'

Tinubu, Obasanjo should be probed to determine if they will pass the "integrity test" too...

Macelliot:

Tinubu, Obasanjo should be probed to determine if they will pass the "integrity test" too...

The probe will start from someone nah.....what gave you the notion that tinubu and obj won't get caught in the net too??

Horllamideh:

The probe will start from someone nah.....what gave you the notion that tinubu and obj won't get caught in the net too??

Just saying..

First come, first serve...

Macelliot:

Just saying..

First come, first serve...

As far as i am concerned, a man with the intent of probing people can start from anybody.....an adage says ''if a tree fall on another tree,u first remove the one on top''.....so jonathan is the predecessor and probing him will expose some secrets that will make Buhari go after his supposed party members.

The painful thing be say GEJ no do anything for the Igbos. How many Igbos did he. Give scholarship?
GEJ really failed.