The Igbo Youth Consultative Forum (IYCF) has officially announced their withdrawal from the nationwide hunger protest. This decision was reached during an emergency meeting held on August 30th, 2024, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
Led by Chief Dr. Stephen Ukpai Ohafia (KSJI), the IYCF expressed gratitude for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s swift approval of the South East Development Commission. The forum believes that this development signifies substantial benefits for the Igbo community under the current administration.

In their statement, the IYCF acknowledged the ongoing hunger crisis in Nigeria but advocated for patience and dialogue as more effective solutions. They highlighted the risks associated with protests, particularly the potential for them to be hijacked by hoodlums, which could lead to further destruction in the region.


The IYCF also called on President Tinubu to expedite the release of Nnamdi Kanu, suggesting that a political and diplomatic resolution would greatly enhance peace in Southeastern Nigeria. Additionally, the forum emphasized the importance of including Igbo youth in the implementation of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) and other intervention programs under the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The protest is scheduled to commence on August 1st and will continue until August 10th, at which point a decision will be made on whether to extend the protest.

Read Press Release Below,

Press Release

IGBO YOUTH WITHDRAW FROM NATIONWIDE PROTEST

Date: August 30, 2024

The Igbo Youth Consultative Forum (IYCF), under the distinguished leadership of Chief Dr. Stephen Ukpai Ohafia (KSJI), has officially withdrawn from the nationwide hunger protest. This decision was communicated in a statement issued after their emergency meeting held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

The forum commended the prompt response of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in assenting to the establishment of the South East Development Commission. They expressed confidence that the Igbo community stands to gain significantly from the current administration. While acknowledging the prevailing hunger in the nation, the group emphasized patience and dialogue as more effective measures to address systemic issues.

The IYCF also highlighted the constitutional right of citizens to peaceful protest but expressed concerns over potential hijacking by hoodlums, which could lead to further destruction in the region. They urged the President to expedite the release of Nnamdi Kanu, advocating for a political and diplomatic approach to this matter as it would greatly contribute to peace in Southeastern Nigeria.

Furthermore, the forum expressed optimism in the President's commitment to alleviating youth suffering through the implementation of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF). They called for the active inclusion of Igbo youth in the execution of intervention programs under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The protest is scheduled to commence on August 1st and will continue until August 10th, at which point a decision will be made on whether to extend the protest.

This development is significant as it reflects the strategic decisions of the Igbo Youth Consultative Forum to engage constructively with the federal government. Aro Okeigbo Blog will continue to provide updates on this evolving story.


Source: https://www.arochukwublog.com/2024/07/igbo-youth-withdraw-from-nationwide.html?m=1

We warned them during the election last year. We've done our part already.

This is what happens when you lack direction. Always quick to follow trends but never stand firm for what matters. I just hope they won’t regret this indecision later.

Nice, wise decision!
But some won't understand.

Ibos - E no go better for anybody thats saying No to protest.. (The curse was out of hatred & lack of manners )

Ibo youth - We say No to protest..

Nah like that them dey curse themselves !

chido20:
We warned them during the election last year. We've done our part already.

You warn who?

Who voted Alex Otti that’s paying 15k minimum wage & still owing months salaries?

Nice one. All igbos in the south east should go about their usual duties tomorrow and have nothing to do with any protest 🙄

After all no be una foist the uselessness of a president ontop us Nigerians

GeneralPula:

You warn who?

Who voted Alex Otti that’s paying 15k minimum wage & still owing months salaries?

Abia state people are not complaining. And who voted for the druggie of a president that keeps increasing the hardship in this country??

chido20:
Abia state people are not complaining. And who voted for the druggie of a president that keeps increasing the hardship in this country??

Only Ibos are complaining about president tinubu because obi their tribeman lost an election

Judgementa1:


Only Ibos are complaining about president tinubu because obi their tribeman lost an election

lol but who are the pple protesting?

Tinubu you are doing well.

chido20:
lol but who are the pple protesting?

Obi supporters.

This is just another way for them to dodge responsibility.

Always quick to distance themselves when it’s time to stand up.

chido20:
Abia state people are not complaining. And who voted for the druggie of a president that keeps increasing the hardship in this country??

Haha..

See response..

Them love suffering nih or why?

I'm hearing about them for the first time...
This protest go loud

Salewa97:
This is just another way for them to dodge responsibility.

Always quick to distance themselves when it’s time to stand up.

but you and your pple r always quick to blame them for everything

Hypocrites

Then all Nigerian youths should also disassociate themselves from the protest

Same thing we have been talking for a while now

You are withdrawing from what you are not part of.

Same script, different cast.

Philipponzaghi:
This is what happens when you lack direction. Always quick to follow trends but never stand firm for what matters. I just hope they won’t regret this indecision later.

you are very stupid. Everywhere on nairaland contributing rubbish.

This is not surprising at all. When it comes to standing for a cause, many would rather sit back and watch.

It's like they prefer to complain in silence than to take action.

What happened to the spirit of unity? Always quick to distance themselves when it matters most.

Chinkoalhaji34:
This is not surprising at all. When it comes to standing for a cause, many would rather sit back and watch.

It's like they prefer to complain in silence than to take action.

What happened to the spirit of unity? Always quick to distance themselves when it matters most.

was there Unity during the 2023 election that brought Tinubu APC to power? Now you are calling for protest expecting Ndi Igbo to join ?

You can’t eat ur cake and have it

Salewa97:
This is just another way for them to dodge responsibility.

Always quick to distance themselves when it’s time to stand up.

we no de do na by force Abeg make una leave igbos alone

GeneralPula:

Haha..

See response..

Them love suffering nih or why?

no is you that love suffering. Because only tribalism is the reason you're defending this failed government

chido20:
no is you that love suffering. Because only tribalism is the reason you're defending this failed government

How I’m i defending Abia state?

Did you voted for Alex Otti only to be paying 15k minimum wage and be using 1 billion to eat in 3 months..

It’s always the same story with them. When it’s time to stand up, they suddenly remember they’re not part of the struggle.

They’d rather sit on the sidelines and watch while others fight for their rights. It’s a shame really, but that’s how they’ve always rolled. Always looking for the easy way out, while the rest of us bear the brunt of the fight.

helinues:
Then all Nigerian youths should also disassociate themselves from the protest

Same thing we have been talking for a while now

You and your masters are busy looking for scapegoats
Go and do that in the north but you no get the liver because fear, fear syndrome in your DNA.

GeneralPula:

You warn who?

Who voted Alex Otti that’s paying 15k minimum wage & still owing months salaries?

Liar Number 1
Otti is not paying 15k
Instead He is clearing backlog of salaries owned by Ikpeazu and Theo orji and
Repairing roads
Instead cry for rots going on in your land
Especially Ogun state with huge IGR
Second only to Lagos as a 2nd FCT of Nigeria.

Nice, wise decision!But some won't understand.