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Ohanaeze To Sanwo-Olu: No Plan By IPOB To Attack Lagos

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo has de­bunked the alleged plan of members of Indigenous Peo­ple of Biafra (IPOB) to unleash violence in Lagos State.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Mari­na, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo World­wide, Prof. George Obiozor, described such rumour as an act capable of causing crisis and conflict.

He said “the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, in the company of Igbo Elders and Leaders in Lagos, are here to pay you a solidarity visit and to further reassure you that Ndigbo are not violent in nature, neither are we known for acts of violence anywhere we live in any part of the coun­try and the world at large.

“I read with great concern, the news that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are planning to unleash violence in some parts of Lagos State. Ndigbo as law-abiding citizens of the State have a special interest in the peace and tranquility of Lagos, and it will be nowhere in their interest to contem­plate any acts of violence in Lagos State.

“It is evident that Lagos has a high concentration of Igbo population and investments, which makes it highly improb­able that they should resort to or support acts of violence in Lagos, which is the second home of several Ndigbo.

“The quick denial of this rumour by members of IPOB and Yoruba groups in Lagos and across the South West was a source of relief. I am aware that the Government and good people of Lagos State under your able leadership, and through their hospitable gestures, have continually kept the trust and friendship between Ndigbo and our host communities in Lagos State alive.

Ndigbo cannot indulge in any act that will harm this harmonious peace and cordial relationship.

“We think that this rumour is intended to distract the La­gos State Government from its efforts to provide good gover­nance for all and cause disaf­fection between Ndigbo, who live in Lagos and their host communities,” he said.