By Abbanobi Eku Onyeka
Ndigbo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have emphasised the need to work for unity and peace in the territory and beyond.
This is as Ndii gathered over the weekend in Abuja to seek the face of God’s.
The event was organized by Ohaneze Ndigbo in the nation’s capital under the leadership of Nze Ifeanyichukwu Obasi-Nweze.
Nweze urged them to be involving God in everything, keeping the law and maintaining peaceful coexistence with themselves and other tribes, which if done, according to him will promote Nigeria’s unity, and make the sky their limit.
While advising them to steer clear of unnecessary disputes, arising from struggle for positions of overall Igbo kings (Eze Ndigbo) outside Igboland, which he said is uncustomary in Igboland.
Ifeanyichukwu Obasi-Nweze, however told them that Ohaneze has been warning against the title of Eze Ndigbo outside Igboland. Alleging that those involved in the system has been using it to defraud Ndigbo, with the belief that those with the titles are really Eze Ndigbo.
He said due to the quarrels and factions associated with the system, those who claim to be Eze Ndigbo, according to him couldn’t call Ndigbo together, as is obtainable in Igbo land, where Ezes stop at community levels.
On how members of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide have gone against their law, he alleged that the members of the Igbo socio cultural organisation gave the position of president general to their respected and illustrious son, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu without following the due process.
He added that at the death of their president general, Prof Obiozor, a laid down procedures should have been followed to produce another one, even as he added that, as far as he is concerned, the position is still in abeyance.
On the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, whose unconditional release he said he has been calling for, Muo said that his release should be unconditional, adding that it could only be done by Mr President’s political will. He however called that all hands of stakeholders be on board by to ensure that it is achieved.
Similarly, the woman leader, Gladys Chinyere Okoro said that to an extent, she was in support of Muo, stating that the problems associated with chieftaincy titles in the FCT among Ndigbo causes more harm than good. Advising the Ndigbo to be steadfast in the organisation, he said the beauty of it all is that members, especially women will soon be empowered, saying: “If you empower or train a women, you have done that for a nation.”
It would be recalled that over the time, Ndieze Ndigbo in the Diaspora have never taken any move against their recognition with seriousness, by treating such move with a wave of hands, saying whoever is moving against their recognition is on his own.
