Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has warned Igbos to stay away from the planned nationwide protest against hunger, high cost of living, and hyperinflation, warning that they will be wasted.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdCd6Sfkd8U

Featuring on ABN TV's Political Perspective, Kalu representing Bende federal constituency of Abia State said the blood of Igbos have been spilled so long a time and must henceforth be avoided.

Some groups across the country have been drumming for support on social media to draw the attention of the federal government to what they tag as escalating hardship, increasing cost of living, and a drastic reduction in living standard, as well as insecurity.

The federal government in response to the planned protest has however urged the organisers to consider dropping the plan, saying the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is making efforts to address their demands.

Recall that the federal government had approved the release of 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 states of the federation for distribution among needy citizens.

Additionally, the government has also approved the N70,000 minimum wage bill brought before it by the National Assembly for commencement of implementation, a policy believed to be aiming at enhancing the take-home pay of workers across the country.

Also, the federal government said it has set up centres for citizens to purchase 50kg of rice at a 50% discounted race to help families have more to feed.

The Deputy Speaker however believes there is no need to embark on the protest, as the federal government is making efforts to address the economic challenges facing the country.

He therefore urged Igbos to stay away, because they would be wasted.

He told Igbos, "Igbos stay away, Igbos stay in your houses, they will target you and they will waste you.

"Igbos you have died enough. Our blood has filled the street enough. Allow those who feel they can do it, let them go and do it. We will be strong enough, for this protest, let us be weak, let those who are strong stand in the street.

"Igbos be weak now, it is the only sit-at-home that will be effective, not the one you do on Mondays", he stated.

He said, "They are looking for opportunity to slaughter you", without specifically mentioning who the "they" were.

Many Igbo groups have said they will not be part of the protest, including Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council.

Metrix147:
■ The Deputy Speaker however believes there is no need to embark on the protest, as the federal government is making efforts to address the economic challenges facing the country.
He therefore urged Igbos to stay away, because they would be wasted.
He told Igbos, "Igbos stay away, Igbos stay in your houses, they will target you and they will waste you.
"Igbos you have died enough. Our blood has filled the street enough. Allow those who feel they can do it, let them go and do it. We will be strong enough, for this protest, let us be weak, let those who are strong stand in the street.
"Igbos be weak now, it is the only sit-at-home that will be effective, not the one you do on Mondays", he stated.
He said, "They are looking for opportunity to slaughter you", without specifically mentioning who the "they" were.
Many Igbo groups have said they will not be part of the protest, including Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council.

Justnation:
Why is it only Igbos that these charlatans are always warning.
Does it mean that Igbos are the only endangered people in Nigeria?

Justnation:
■ Why is it only Igbos that these charlatans are always warning? Does it mean that Igbos are the only endangered people in Nigeria?

yarimo:
Do anyhow and see anyhow

yarimo:
Do anyhow and see anyhow

Kobojunkieee:
They use fear to manipulate and keep controlled the Igbo people, a tactic they can't use on people from any of the other tribes.

yarimo:
Do anyhow and see anyhow

NorthernersSuck:

OPICANTO2223:
Why do Ibos have so many foolish people

OPICANTO2223:
Why do Ibos have so many foolish people

Northernblood7:

Why did your dad give birth to so many of those kind people?

Racoon:
See this stupid efulefu slave? And who the Bleep told this same anomaly he is shouting himself hoarse here have not been the scenario since antiquity? Have the Igbo been free in this nation? What late Onyeka Onwenu said and appealed for the Igbos to go form their own country out of this contraption have been a recurrent decimal. So rest it. "Do you want to remain a well fed slave or hungry free man"?

Arostar2023:
∆ Funny.
Is the deputy speaker not right, in a way? SW people are saying that Igbos want to burn down Lagos. And that they are ready for them. Even the presidential spokesperson said Peter Obi, by extension Igbos are the sponsors of this protest and are planning to use the protest as an avenue to unleash mayhem ...I have never heard or seen anyone accused the Binis, Igalas, Tiv, or even Hausas of been sponsors of the protest.
Youths all over the South of Nigeria participated in the ENDSARS, but Igbos were blamed for it. Any Igbo man found participating in this protest should be flogged and have his senses checked.

Metrix147:


Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/nationwide-protest-they-will-waste-you-deputy-speaker-kalu-warns-ndigbo-video/