[PHOTOS] Update from world Igbo congress in Enugu, Ekweremadu calls for restructuring, Igbo youths demand immediate release of Ifeanyi Ubah

The 23rd annual convention of world igbo congress took place today, May 27th at Ascort resort hotel, 9 Ezinifite, str, New haven, Enugu State.

Notable Igbo men across Nigeria which include: Senator Abaribe, Former Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State, Distinguished Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, Prof. Tony Ejiofor and numerous others are already at the event. This year's convention is titled: OGANIRU NDI IGBO

About The Submit

The Igbo have a myriad of problems in the Nigeria polity. These problems challenge the existence of its people and have remained intractable since the end of civil war in 1970. It's the fervent belief of most of our people that the unity and oneness of Igbo leadership will provide the launching pad of a new Igbo nation. This submit, therefore, is designed to provide the impetus for harmonization of Igbo leadership strategies synergistically in other to deliver a robust actionable vision for Igbo land.

Ike Ekweremadu calls for restructuring

Meanwhile, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called on his Igbo kinsmen to avoid taking up arms in their struggle for freedom.

According to him, the demand of Ndigbo from Nigeria was the restructuring of the federation to ensure equity and allow the people to actualise their potential.

He said, “The minimum Ndi’gbo demand from Nigeria is a restructure of the federation so that every component part of it can substantially harness its resources, cut its coat according to its cloth and develop at its own speed.

“Instructively, the ill-fated ‘Aburi Accord’ was about restructuring, even if it is not exactly as we want it today. But it was breached and discarded, plunging the nation into an avoidable fratricidal war. Yet, 50 years after, the need and call for restructuring and return to a true federal state have only persisted.

“Although the call initially fell on deaf ears, it is heartwarming that the right quarters are beginning to listen and the call is gathering traction daily, even from hitherto improbable quarters.”

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Meanwhile, a motion was moved by Akweke Francis Chidozie Okoye(Oyi Enugwu Ukwu N'Umu Nri) at the congress. The convention resolved through resolution number four, demanded the unconditional release of Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.

Also, other Igbo Youths led by Akweke Francis Chidozie Okoye protested peacefully against the continued detention of CAPITAL OIL boss, Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah by the DSS. They urged the DSS to quickly release the oil magnet since they refuse to bring him to court of competent jurisdiction.

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