The leader of Arewa Youths
Consultative Forum, AYCF, Yerima Shettima, has said the Igbos are now safe in
the North.
Shettima, who led the coalition
of Arewa youths that issued quit notice on Igbos living in the region, has
assure that the Igbos are safe.
Fielding questions from Sun, the
youth leader said, “They [Igbos] are safe. You can rest assured they are safe.
You can quote me; they are safe in the North.”
Asked if nothing bad will happen
to them on the expiration of the period they were given to vacate the 19 states
in the region, Shettima added, “They are safe. Events and time have changed the
mindset of the northerner, not even me who represents their interest.
“No, they shouldn’t go. They
should relax. Officially, we will make an announcement to that effect because
it is a collective thing. So they can rest assured of their safety and security
God willing.
“We have no problems with the
Igbo living in the North, but there are certain things we need to put in place
so that officially at the level of the coalition we can make that statement.”
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ReplyDeleteAYCF ought to think before making any public statement and not the other way round. This reversal can't correct the damage the initial statement has done. However, it's good that they have retraced their steps.
ReplyDeleteDid Kanu think before abusing every tribe in Nigeria? Did Kanu weighed the consequences of his actions when he called Nigeria 'zoo?' For every action, there's always a corresponding reaction. Just let there be peace and bury the whole matter.
DeleteAYCF's turning back or front on their quit notice won't solve Nigeria's present problem. Referendum is the solution...
ReplyDeleteWhat a bunch of coward group!
ReplyDeleteJust because you have nothing to lose if there's chaos and killing didn't give you the impetuous to call anyone a coward. Those established Igbo people know what's at stake, should mayhem encouraged.
DeleteU must be a Jihadist! Now Fall and .....
DeleteJust as you are arm Robber and having a baby factory with Kay Kay joint
ReplyDeleteNo difference. Nigeria continues to search for oneness
ReplyDelete