We Distance Ourselves From Rotimi Amaechi’s Remarks Against President Tinubu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has come out to blast Rotimi Amaechi’s remarks against President Bola Tinubu.

It recently had its say via a press statement issued by the Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, Amaechi saying brutal force is required to snatch power from Tinubu in 2027 is out of line, and it is definitely a clear threat to democracy, peace and civility.

He added that Ohanaeze Ndigbo distances itself from Amaechi’s statements because the Igbo people would never endorse any political conspiracy aimed at undermining the legitimacy of an elected President.

His words, “Amaechi’s outrageous call for Nigerians to resort to ‘brutal force’ in an attempt to snatch power from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by 2027 starkly contravenes the principles of civility, democracy, and peace that we hold dear.

Amaechi’s equally disconcerting assertion that politicians must be willing to ‘steal, maim, and kill’ to retain power not only diminishes the dignity of our political discourse but also poses a dire threat to the very fabric of our society.

We condemn in the strongest possible terms the reckless and incendiary comments made by Chibuike Amaechi against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

It is essential to declare firmly that the Ndigbo will never endorse any political conspiracy aimed at undermining the legitimacy of an elected President.

We unequivocally lend our support to the position articulated by the Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle.

We echo his urgent call for Mr. Amaechi to retract his divisive statements and cease from further inciting the populace, lest he face the inevitable repercussions of his action.

Our resolve is steadfast, as we remain committed to fostering peace, stability, and fruitful governance in Nigeria.

Let it be said that the aspirations of the Igbo people align with a future predicated upon legitimate leadership, respect for democratic processes, and a shared vision for a prosperous Nigeria.”

WOW.