Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has tabled 13 demands before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he assumes office.
The group’s demand was disclosed by
Ohanaeze’s Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro.
Speaking to the press, Isiguzoro said Tinubu
should allow Igbos to benefit from his economic policies, urging the president
to ensure the railway line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri works.
He said: “The free market trade and
postulations show that Igbos who are majorly traders will benefit from his
economic policies.
“What Ndigbos expect at this moment is in the
area of transport, he should look at the rail lines that go from Port Harcourt
to Maiduguri.
“He should look at the seaports and ensure no
economic leakages.
“Tinubu should go for well-tested technocrats
not corrupt politicians, and he must ensure that those who will form the next
government are not those who put Nigeria into this mess.
“Tinubu should not recycle old politicians
based on party affiliation.
“The government of national unity is an
antidote to those challenging his electoral victory in court.
“He should go beyond APC and bring in
technocrats from PDP, LP, and NNPP.
“Tinubu must ensure that there is no
Islamization agenda in his government. Nigerians are afraid because of the
possibility of having a president and vice who are Muslims and probably having
a Senate President and Speaker who might be Muslims.
“This is why we are saying Akpabio might
likely succeed as the Senate President. We know his track record of
achievements as an uncommon governor. Irrespective of all the allegations,
Akpabio stands as a better choice to balance the Muslim-Muslim ticket.
“Ndigbo is interested in the economic aspect
of his administration, and we will continue to support him like we did when he
was governor of Lagos State.
“He should look into the things that have
gone bad in Nigeria and ensure that all the political prisoners, including
Nnamdi Kanu are released.
“Tinubu should ensure that all his
appointments reflects federal character, and ensure merit is the watch word for
all his appointments.
“Tinubu should know that with Ndigbo beside
his government, the sky will be his starting limit.”
Post a Comment