The largest Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has backed Governor Peter Mbah’s decision to cancel the Monday sit-at-home in Enugu state.
Professor Fred O. Eze, the Enugu state chapter President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, stated the group’s viewpoint in a statement sent to journalists in Enugu on Wednesday, noting that the cancellation of the IPOB-imposed sit-at-home was a step in the right way.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Enugu State applauds the courage and tenacity of the Governor in taking such bold initiative to put an end to the scourge of site at-home,” the statement noted.
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“Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Enugu State applauds the courage and tenacity of the Governor in taking such bold initiative to put an end to the scourge of site at-home,” the statement noted.
Ohanaeze stated that, prior to the cancellation by the Enugu State Government, the agitators had used a variety of tactics to impose the sit-in order.
“Consequently, Enugu State has become overwhelmed by a climate of fear such that people no longer go about their businesses with confidence.
“Every Monday in Enugu State has become an unofficial holiday because businesses and other social activities usually come to a halt.
“Thus, the continued observance of the Sit-at-home order has had a significant impact on the economy of Enugu state. Since the introduction of the order by IPOB, economic activities in the state and by extension other parts of the southeast have experienced serious hiccups and heightened insecurity.
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“Businesses are rapidly closing down while others are relocating away from the state. The order has equally impacted on social infrastructure as well as foreign direct investment and the state is witnessing massive capital flight.
“Thus, the action by the Enugu State Government could not have come at a better time. That H.E Governor Peter Mba also called for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu; and has triggered steps to get the Federal Government to release Kanu is indicative that the Governor understands the core issues at stake,” Ohanaeze stressed.
The organization went on to say that the sit-at-home edict was self-destructive and had disrupted all productive assets and resources in the state from its inception and implementation.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo supports this cancellation and calls on IPOB to lay down their arms and join the Enugu State Government in building a virile economy that will stand the test of time.
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“We make this call in the knowledge that the sit-at-home order is counter-productive and amounts to IPOB facing the muzzle of the gun inwards to harm the very people they claim to be fighting for,” it said.
Eze told the State Government that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Enugu State, will work with it to educate youngsters on how to best channel their frustrations.
He also urged parents, guardians, and the general public to work with Governor Peter Mbah and his administration to ensure that the citizenry put an end to the sit-in.
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