The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said that the issue of Biafra
had been resolved 45 years ago after the civil war and ‘there is no
need to revive it now.”
Speaking at during its National Executive Council (NEC) the Deputy
Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Liman Musa Kwande, called on Biafra
agitators to channel their resources to the unity of the country and
other profitable venture instead of their protests.
He lamented the spate of kidnapping in the parts of the country and
called on security agencies to be proactive in resolving the
challenges. He also called on Biafra agitators to stay action and give
peace a chance, as no meaningful development could be achieved in the
country in the atmosphere of conflicts and destruction.
Kwande said: “The issue of Biafra was settled in 1970 after the civil
war. It is therefore sad and unfortunate that 45 years after, when
Nigerians are now united in a democratic system of governance, some
elements are now busy instigating the innocent youth in the south
eastern states to an irresponsible protest, which in most cases have
degenerated into violence with serious consequences on the lives and
property of innocent and law abiding Nigerians.
“ ACF once again call upon the Igbo youth and indeed other Nigerians
to channel their energy , resources, talent and time into useful
ventures that will promote unity and development rather than allow
themselves to be used for such futile agitation.”
He commended the efforts of some governors, traditional rulers and
elder statesmen both from the North and South for their interventions
to douse the tension created by the unwanted protest that could triple
effect in other part of the country.