Former Abia governor Orji Kalu revealed why Igbos may suffer more than other tribes if Nigeria breaks up saying those agitating for the break-up of Nigeria should stop as Nigeria must remain united because Nigeria’s break up would not favour Ndigbo.
Kalu also said that the struggle for Biafra is not a serious one, and therefore called for a cessation of the agitation for the republic of Biafra, saying that the break-up of Nigeria will not be in the interest of Ndigbo.
Kalu said this while reacting to the proscription of the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra by the southeast Governors’ Forum at opening of the 2017 Annual Youth Summit organised by Junior Chamber International, Ikoyi, in collaboration with Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation at his ‘Camp Neya’ country home in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia.
“It is true that Ndigbo are marginalised but even our own people have at one time or the other also marginalised us but given the huge investments by Ndigbo in different parts of the country, the people of southeast stand to suffer more than any other tribe, should Nigeria split.
“Ndigbo should stop boxing themselves to a corner. We are serious contenders and members of the entity called Nigeria.”
He, therefore, advised those agitating for the dissolution of Nigeria to have a rethink and work toward achieving peace and harmony in the country. The struggle for Biafra is not a serious one. Those agitating for the break-up of Nigeria should stop. Ndigbo should rather struggle for equity and justice so that they can feel safe to live and work in any part of the country.