A sociopolitical group, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has described as wicked and reckless the #IgboMustGo Campaign, calling on the authorities to bring those behind it to book.
COSEYL, the apex sociopolitical youth group in the South East geopolitical zone, in a statement issued by its President-General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, said it was “alarmed over the reckless, wicked and divisive call, “Igbo Must Go Campaign” by some unscrupulous persons whose aims and objectives is to divide the nation along ethnic lines.”
COSEYL President General said it was “unfortunate that persons with criminal intent and purpose whose enterprise and stock in trade is to cause trouble and disaffection among Nigerians where non exist are at it again to destroy our nation,” adding that “such estranging campaign is not only schismatic but also endangers our unity, peace and security as a nation.”
Ibem said the action was disturbing and constitutionally irreconcilable to the principles of unity, tolerance and coexistence that define our nation, adding, “Such campaign is not only alienating but also jeopardize our peace and security, as our Constitution ensures every citizen the right to live and work freely in any part of the country.
“Experiences from other countries has shown us the repercussions of allowing bitterness, odium, loathing and bigotry to strife. The authorities must learn from what happened in other countries and act accordingly. Our strength lies in its heterogeneity and multifariousness. We must refrain from any efforts to sow strife and discordance among Nigerians.
“The persons and group involved in this wicked campaign of Igbos must leave Lagos and other South West states are criminals who are against the Igbos because the said no to any protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
“We call on President Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other South West Governors to as a matter of urgency arrest and prosecute all those involved in this wicked and reckless shenanigan aimed at putting the nation on a keg of gunpowder. “
