Aka
Ikenga, a think tank of Igbo professionals, has noted the unguarded “ Kaduna
Declaration” by the so called coalition of Northern youths calling on a
significant section of Nigeria to quit their places of residence in a certain
part of the country. We believe that they are sponsored agents provocateur intent
on sparking conflagration against an innocent group of Nigerians pursuing their
rights of residency and to own property, as provided for in the 1999
Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Reactions
have come from various law abiding and patriotic Nigerians condemning the
rascality and unconstitutionality of the outburst of this amorphous
organisation.
We
in Aka Ikenga are particularly energised with hope for a better Nigeria,
judging from the various reactions from well meaning compatriots.
In
this regard we must thank our brothers from the middle belt (North Central) for
their understanding, support and love.
We
are also thankful for the timely intervention of Governor Kashim Shettima, who
spoke eloquently and patriotically on behalf of the northern Governors’ forum
condemning the irresponsibility of the so called coalition of youths.
With
a warm heart, we thank our brothers from the South South and South West,
represented by Region of the Niger Delta (RONDEL) and the Afenifere
respectively, together with other well meaning individuals and groups who
forcefully demonstrated solidarity with the demand for justice and equity in
Nigeria.
In
the same vein, we also commend the federal Government’s reaction condemning the
reckless declaration by the obviously misguided youths.
We
note that it is the duty of government under the Constitution to guarantee the
safety of lives and property of the
people wherever they may find themselves.
We
note that this phantom group has recanted from its threat, but the seed of
discord is already sown.
We
call on government and all well meaning Nigerians to work together to ensure
that such impunity is NEVER repeated.
We
also call on the law enforcement agencies to apprehend and prosecute those
behind the outburst, including their sponsors. This will deter those who might
be tempted to toy with the constitutional rights of fellow Nigerians in the
future.
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