From Magnus Eze, Enugu

Elder statesman Chike Obidigbo has alleged that those he called enemies of President Bola Tinubu are behind the current campaign to evict Igbos from the South West.

The industrialist urged the president and several well-meaning Yoruba and other Nigerians to step in and save the situation before the misguided activities of the unrepentant Yoruba ethnic bigots championing the ejection of Igbo from Lagos and entire Yoruba land, get to irredeemable state.

Obidigbo, in a statement, yesterday, regretted that the inglorious agitation was now becoming very clear, loud and threatening with no meaningful and convincing official reprimand or security caution.

He attributed the increasing Igbo hate since the inception of the administration to the fact that President Tinubu had been surrounded by ethnic bigots and political riffraff, who believe Yoruba would be better off without the contributions of citizens from other parts of Nigeria. He said the people, perhaps out of ignorance, forgot that the success of any administration must be rooted in cooperation and collaboration with allies, from other camps.

Obidigbo said the threat to start a massive protest from August 20 to 30, 2024, under the hashtag #IgboMustGo#, to compel Igbo out of Lagos State and by extension, all of Yoruba land did not come as a total surprise, because it was a reflection of the body language of some political rabble rousers that are unfortunately loyal to the president.

He declared that Igbo from mainly South Eastern, and other parts of Nigeria are not without homeland, stating that their decision to see every part of Nigeria as home was in the spirit and letter of the country’s constitution, and so must never be used against them. Rather, it should be considered a big positive to the desired unity of the country.

“It is most unfortunate that younger Nigerians are being schooled to mistake divisive rhetoric as realpolitik. Right from the 2019 general election up until now, exclusion of Igbo from Nigeria in all ramifications, has become an easy plea to divert attention from the malaise plaguing the country as a whole.

“Igbo had been threatened with possible massive drowning in the Lagoon if they voted according to their God-given conscience and against the dictates of potentates.

“The violence and threats got to a dizzying height during last year’s elections, when homes and business premises of Igbo were targeted and destroyed under many guises and policies, while government agencies and security outfits looked the other way, and in some cases openly participated in the atrocious treatments.

In all these vengeful and punitive measures against Igbo in a country where they are true bonafides, nobody remembers that Igbo make positive contributions to the development of their areas of residence.

“Not long ago, even our revered Wole Soyinka of all persons, expressed the hope that Mr. Peter Obi does not bother to contest the 2027 presidential election. As if that was not enough, a presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, another Yoruba elite; blatantly and with no valid proof accused the former Anambra State governor, Obi, of sponsoring the ongoing nationwide hardship protest, just to serve the same purpose of ethnic baiting of Igbo.

“Ndigbo wanted to participate in the ongoing nationwide hunger protest. They became automatically profiled. They decided to withdraw, they became stigmatised. Where then lies Igbo comfort inside Nigeria,” Obidigbo queried.

The statement reads in full,

"Igbo Must Go: Tinubu’s enemies crave, promote Yoruba hegemony.


"I am Elder, Dr, Chike Obidigbo (Osisioma)


"Once again I call the attention of President Tinubu and several well meaning Yorubas and other Nigerians to the misguided activities of some unrepentant Yoruba ethnic bigots, championing the ejection of Igbo from Lagos and entire Yoruba land.

"Their agitation is now becoming very clear, loud and threatening with no meaningful and convincing official reprimand or security caution.

"It is very unfortunate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been surrounded by ethnic bigots and political riffraffs, who believe that Yoruba would be better off without the contributions of citizens from other parts of Nigeria, perhaps out of ignorance that the success of any administration must be rooted in cooperation and collaboration with allies, from other camps.

"It should be recalled that recently, a social media user with the handle, #LagosPedia, had threatened to start a massive protest from August 20th to 30th, 2024, under the hashtag #IgboMustGo#, to compel Igbo out of Lagos State and by extension, all of Yoruba land.

"This announcement by #LagosPedia did not come as a total surprise, because it is a reflection of the body language of some political rabble rousers that are unfortunately loyal to the President of the Federal Republic of all Nigeria.

"It must be noted that while Igbo from mainly South Eastern, and other parts of Nigeria are not without homeland, our decision to see every part of Nigeria as home is in the spirit and letter of the country’s Constitution, and so must never be used against us. Rather, it should be considered a big positive to the desired unity of the country.

"At this point in time, it has become necessary for the promoters of #IgboMustGo to be reminded that Igbo have neither been soldiers of occupation nor economic parasites, in any part of the world they find themselves.

"If these ethnic hirelings think that the only way they could be productive to themselves and their environment is to execute xenophobia attack on Igbo, they are widely mistaken.

"It is on record that from 1967 to 1970 Igbo, with their treasured neighbours desired a nation of their own and till today their youths have renewed the agitation for a referendum to undergird Nigerians’ resolve to remain one nation.

"The agitation is still very valid till date, so, Instead of these veiled threats, those behind #LagosPedia should prevail on their principals to consider more civilised ways of achieving that same goal, with less rancour and bitterness.

"I have personally and convincingly stated that Nigeria as a country is far too large for one black man, with our low exposure level, and low mental capability to manage successfully and profitably.

"Since this agitation is becoming a recurring decimal, will it then not be better for all separatist agitators, including their silent supporters to initiate civilised methods of dismembering this contraption called our country.

"Given the boldness and effrontery of #LagosPedia to articulate and set a date to begin #IgboMustGo protest, the salient implication of the pronouncement is not lost on well-meaning Igbo. And we are ready to oblige the sponsors if they come out in a more civilised manner.

"It is most unfortunate that younger Nigerians are being schooled to mistake divisive rhetoric as real politic. Right from the 2019 general elections up until now, exclusion of Igbo from Nigeria in all ramifications, has become an easy plea to divert attention from the malaise plaguing the country as a whole.

"Igbo had been threatened with possible massive drowning in the Lagoon if they voted according to their God-given conscience and against the dictates of potentates.

"The violence and threats got to a dizzying height during last year’s elections, when homes and business premises of Igbo were targeted and destroyed under many guises and policies, while government agencies and security outfits looked the other way, and in some cases openly participating in the atrocious treatments.

"In all these vengeful and punitive measures against Igbo in a country where they are true bonafides, nobody remembers that Igbo make positive contributions to the development of their areas of residence.

#Not long ago, even our revered Prof. Wole Soyinka of all persons, expressed the hope that Mr. Peter Obi does not bother to contest the 2027 presidential election. As if that was not enough, a Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, another Yoruba elite; blatantly and with no valid proof accused the former Anambra State governor, Mr Obi, of sponsoring the ongoing nationwide hardship protest, just to serve the same purpose of ethnic baiting of Igbo.

"Ndigbo wanted to participate in the on going nationwide hunger protest. They became automatically profiled. They decided to withdraw, they became stigmatised. Where then lies Igbo comfort inside Nigeria?

"With President Tinubu as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, some of his foot soldiers in Lagos believe that Igbo constitute his only obstacle to perpetual control of the country.

"I, for one, think that time has come for the powers that be to come out and issue an executive order pronouncing a separate nation for the Igbo, instead of all these unwarranted wrangling that often lead to avoidable destructions, sometimes, bloodshed.

"Once more, I call on our respected Elder President Tinubu, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu to show in more practical ways that they are not in support of the ongoing profiling of Igbo in Lagos and the rest of Yoruba. They must not allow anti-social elements in their midst to throw Nigeria into another avoidable conflict.

"Two brothers must not be allowed to fight to death, because strangers will share their inheritance.

"Finally, President Tinubu should be advised that the absence of his enlightened former allies like Babatunde Fashola, Rauf Aregbesola and Kayode Fayemi could be what has given room for ethnic bigots to misguide and damage his statesmanlike disposition we were all very proud of."

Source : https://thesun.ng/tinubus-enemies-behind-igbo-must-go-campaign-obidigbo/

Toh

That guy who posted that rubbish should have been arrested to serve a warning to people like him

Modified: The comments on this thread by some Igbo's already confirmed what we have been saying. Respect is a reciprocal. Why should this innocent comments be attacked?

Some doesn't know that President Tinibu's son is married to Igbo

Too bad.

oteim:
Some doesn't know that President Tinibu's son is married to Igbo

This is not about being married to Igbo, even though I did not in any way support the nonsense the guy wrote, let some Igbo's also be respecting others.

Some Igbo's can't be attacking others unnecessarily and be expecting chocolates in return. Not everyone is tolerant

Respect is a reciprocal

Inukwa

Obidigbo has a point. It's no secret that there are forces at play trying to destabilize Tinubu's administration. The "Igbo Must Go" campaign is just a distraction from the real issues at hand.

We need to unite as a nation and focus on development rather than division. Tinubu is working hard to bring progress, and it's crucial we rally behind him instead of allowing enemies to sow discord among us.

helinues:


This is not about being married to Igbo, even though I did not in any way support the nonsense the guy wrote, let some Igbo's also be respecting others.

Some Igbo's can't be attacking others unnecessarily and be experiencing chocolates in return. Not everyone is tolerant

Respect is a reciprocal

you are an igbo hater nobody takes you serious anymore.it is your type that gives Yoruba bad names
Are you aware tinubu's son is married to igbos from anambra

chukwuemekafran:
you are an igbo hater nobody takes you serious anymore.it is your type that gives Yoruba bad names
Are you aware tinubu's son is married to igbos from anambra

Afi Igbo haters na.

We no dey play bitter politics like you lots. That's on record

oteim:
Some doesn't know that President Tinibu's son is married to Igbo

Married to Igbo or not. It's a foolish thing to say "Igbomustgo"

My only worry tho, is how they Igbos are blowing this out of proportion

Na just one random fellow talk am. He's not even a stakeholder

He should be ignored

Obidigbo is spot on!

It's sad to see some misguided individuals fanning the flames of division instead of fostering unity. Tinubu's administration should indeed prioritize collaboration among all Nigerians. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive Nigeria where every region thrives.

helinues:


Afi Igbo haters na.

We no dey play bitter politics like you lots. That's on record

story pretender your yansh don open.
Number bigot aka igbos hater.
We are all here ,we go see where it will take you to

chukwuemekafran:
story pretender your yansh don open.
Number bigot aka igbos hater.
We are all here ,we go see where it will take you to

I expected you to engage maturely not by all these tantrums.

You see, and your likes want to be accusing others of something you mastered.

That's sheer hypocrisy should Incase you don't know

helinues:


I expected you to engage maturely not by all these tantrums.

You see, and your likes want to be accusing others of something you mastered.

That's sheer hypocrisy should Incase you don't know

anybody engaging you should check himself.
You are just another bigot who don't care about the consequences of your bigotry .you are causing yorubas bad names.
When you see a sensible one to engage you would know.

chukwuemekafran:
you are an igbo hater nobody takes you serious anymore.it is your type that gives Yoruba bad names
Are you aware tinubu's son is married to igbos from anambra

You people love wild and outlandish lies in so far as that supports your agenda of deciet. Seyi's wife has a Lebanese father and Igbo mother.

Since when has paternity been completely disregarded, as you Igbos now show, in determining the ethnic origins of a child?

Intelligent folks would call Seyi's wife Lebanese or Lebanese-Igbo. Not one would call her Igbo because that is not factually correct since her Igbo mother did not create the child alone and without a male partner

chukwuemekafran:
anybody engaging you should check himself.
You are just another bigot who don't care about the consequences of your bigotry .you are causing yorubas bad names.
When you see a sensible one to engage you would know.

Some Igbo's can't be attacking others unnecessarily and be experiencing chocolates in return. Not everyone is tolerant

You actually just confirmed that. On this thread, you have been calling others bigots even though they have not displayed it on this thread. Just imagine. Who is the real bigot here?

Thanks

TopBanter:


You people love wild and outlandish lies in so far as that supports your agenda of deciet. Seyi's wife has a Lebanese father and Igbo mother.

Since when has paternity been completely disregarded, as you Igbos now show, in determining the ethnic origins of a child?

Intelligent folks would call Seyi's wife Lebanese or Lebanese-Igbo. Not one would call her Igbo because that is not factually correct since her Igbo mother did not create the child alone and without a male partner

her mother is igbo yen yen yen
Will a bigot and igbos hater like you have anything to do with igbos blood?
You are one of yorubas problems

Right from time Tinubu and his wife have hated Igbos. His son marrying an Igbo woman is political and has nothing to do with his mindset towards the Igbos. And, that post is the true reflection of Tinubu's mind. Tinubu is a politician both by lifestyle and action. He's a muslim who married a christian pastor. Normally, a muslim would force his wife to wear hijab or become a muslim. He employed both christian and muslim PAs around him.
Now, here's his political moves,
1. He became a muslim in order to get the northern support for his presidential political ambition. He said it himself that being a president of Nigeria was his dream from childhood, so he has his plans right.
2. He married a christian in order to win the hearts of christian religious leaders to convince their members to support him.
3. He asked his son to marry an Igbo woman to convince the Igbos that he has them in his plans.

The reality is, Tinubu is a master plan of himself and not anyone else's. So the #Igbomustgo post is Tinubu's mind.

helinues:




You actually just confirmed that. On this thread, you have been calling others bigots even though they have not displayed it on this thread. Just imagine. Who is the real bigot here?

Thanks

na you be the bigot na or should we put it to vote who is the highest bigot on nairaland?
Presently you stink ,that is how bad you are being perceived.
It is not smartness or bravery to be defending those who have their live investment in the hands of those you hate and despise.

helinues:
Toh

That guy who posted that rubbish should have been arrested to serve a warning to people like him

Who exactly should have arrested him ?

Will you see the so called " arrest" as one acheivement of bobo Chicago?

If you agree it is an acheivement, will it also serve as a warning to supporting & defending foolishness, incompetence, bigotry, corruption, hopelessness?

Keep in mind that a dumb answer signifies a dumbo

Toh, the real enemy is the one hiding in plain sight, and we know who that is.

While Tinubu is busy building bridges, Peter Obi is still struggling to find his footing.

It's like trying to sell ice to Eskimos, abi?

Let them keep shouting; we know who the true leader is.

chukwuemekafran:
her mother is igbo yen yen yen
Will a bigot and igbos hater like you have anything to do with igbos blood?
You are one of yorubas problems

Lol. You think I am one of the Yorubas you can gaslight?

A pathetic individual from the most bigoted, most intolerant, most clannish, most chauvinistic, most patently discriminatory and most openly/proudly tribalistic ethnic group in Nigeria, and arguably the world, trying to gaslight a Yoruba from an ethnic group that exemplifies what is best about Nigeria?

Better save your cheap and unintelligent crap for Yorubas who are feeble-minded enough to care about what you think or allow themselves be gaslit by your ilk.

See your hero Jonathan telling you the truth below per why Yorubas are your superior when it comes to managing diversity and tolerance..

Yorubas who know the truth and offer no apologies to anyone understand that white supremacists never get to gaslight people of colour,over tolerance, anywhere in the world. Neither will an Igbo gaslight any knowledgeable and aware Yoruba not into indulging idiocy.

https://www.nairaland.com/6617431/only-south-west-properly-managed

These vagabonds are hiding behind the fraudulent constitution of 1999 to take over everywhere.

Who and who sat down to formulate the fake constitution?

You don't remember the constitution when you evict all Fulani from the 5-plot republic but you're quick to shout constitution when they give you same treatment.

Hehehe

Where dem wan go?

Hehehe

Dem get where dem wan go before?

They are going nowhere.

That independence, we won’t give them.

By the time Nigeria wan finally split:

North will colonize 2 plots

SW will colonize 2 plots

SS will colonize one plot

One day, Lagosians will evict Tinubu from Lagos.

Everything that have a beginning also have an end, so Igbos, just chill. One day the end to this sidelining and marginalisation will come to an end.

That's all I can say.

Ok