Reverend Father Emmanuel Chibuzor Obimma, Spiritual Director of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry Uke and Parish Priest of the Blessed Iwene Tansi Parish Umudioka in Anambra State, outlined the circumstances under which the Igbo community would engage in nationwide protests, as reported.
Obimma stated that if the protests aimed to promote the election of an Igbo president, secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, or ensure fairness and justice for all ethnic groups in Nigeria, he would not only support but also encourage Igbo people to join.
While supporting protests aimed at broader societal goals, he emphasized that the Igbo community would refrain from participating in demonstrations solely focused on economic issues. He asserted that the Igbo possess the financial resilience to endure increased fuel prices and food costs.
Obimma highlighted the resilience and resourcefulness of the Igbo people, emphasizing that economic challenges alone would not be sufficient motivation for them to engage in mass demonstrations.
According to Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Chibuzor Obimma, “If the protest were to facilitate Nigerian president of Igbo extraction, I would support it, and Igbo people will join. If the protest were to facilitate the release of Nnamdi Kanu; I would champion it. If the protest were to ensure equity, justice and fair play among ethnic nationalities in the country, I would support it and, of course, Igbo people and the Southeast will join such protest.
But since such rallies were meant to protest extreme hunger in the land, Igbo will not join because they are not hungry. If the price of fuel is N10,000 per litre, Igbo people can afford it. If a bag of rice is N200,000 per 50kg, Igbo people will not stop eating rice.”
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