The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has warned that further attack
on former President Jonathan by Nnamdi Kanu of the Indigenous People of
Biafra, would be met with appropriate sanctions from Ijaw youths.
The youth council through its Spokesman Daniel Dasimaka, described as
uncharitable and disrespectful, Kanu’s comments on ex-President
Jonathan.
The umbrella organisation of Ijaw youths said: “It is quite ironic
and appalling that anyone will say ex-President Jonathan did nothing for
the Southeast, when it is common knowledge in both informed and
not-so-informed circles in Nigeria that the Southeast benefited even
more than the Southsouth under Dr. Jonathan.
“It is on record that under the then President Jonathan,
rehabilitation and expansion works were done on the Sam Mbakwe
International Cargo Airport (SMICA), Owerri, Imo State, which he granted
an international airport status.
“In terms of appointment, Dr. Jonathan appointed the first female
Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mrs. Rose Chinyere Uzoma (an Igbo).
He also appointed the first Southeast Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen.
Azubuike Ihejirika and first Southeast Inspector-General of Police
(IGP), Ogbonnaya Onovo, among others.
“We are calling on the true Igbo leaders to caution Nnamdi Kanu and
to bridle his tongue, lest his unguarded rhetoric may strain the good
relationship the Igbo and the Ijaw nation, and by extrapolation the
Southsouth and Southeast geopolitical zones, have enjoyed over the
years.”
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