FG, Fayose, Ohanaeze condemn attack on Ekweremadu by IPOB members in Germany
The federal government has condemned the attack on the former deputy president of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Germany.
Legit.ng reports that the chairman of the Nigerians in diaspora commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a tweet on Saturday, August 17, described the attack as barbaric and uncalled for.
The Nation also reports that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, kicked over the attack on Ekweremadu in Germany.
The group described the attack as shameful and disgraceful, calling on the German law enforcement agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Chief Nnia Nwodo, the president general of the group, said in a statement that the assault on Ekweremadu by Igbos in Germany was dangerous for Igbo solidarity.
He said: “This violent, rude, impertinent, divisive and discourteous style of IPOB or IPOB-instigated miscreants is damaging to our cause. It strengthens the case of those who describe them as terrorists and weaken our case against the infringement of our fundamental human rights.
“Ekweremadu negotiated the sureties and securities for Nnamdi Kanu’s release on bail. He does not deserve this picketing and disgrace. A disgrace to him is a disgrace to Igbo race. Whilst I condemn the attack on our revered son and leader, I call on the law enforcement agencies in Germany to bring to book the perpetrators of this despicable act. It is un-Igbo. It is disgraceful.”
In his comment, the former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, described Ekweremadu's attackers as miscreants who did not deserve a place in a civilized society.
He said it is an assault against the Igbos and Nigerians in general, adding that "Igbo touts" demonstrated that pigs have no value for gold.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that Ekweremadu was almost lynched by a mob suspected to be members of the proscribed separatist group IPOB.
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