Presidency Condemns #IgboMustGo Protest, Calls for Unity

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August 3– The Presidency has condemned those behind the proposed #IgboMustGo protest slated to hold in Lagos and other Southwest states.

O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant on New and Digital Media to President Bola Tinubu, criticized those calling for protests against Ndigbo and stoking ethnic tensions in the country, labeling them as "diseases and dangers to society."

Ogra emphasized that Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic and religious backgrounds, are united and one, as enshrined in the constitution. He called on security agencies to take action against those behind the call.

“It is my firm and personal belief that anyone who attempts to stoke ethnic or religious tensions in Nigeria under any guise or for any reason, is a disease and a danger to society – and should be held accountable under the law. This behavior is extremely reckless and dangerous in a country made up of over 350+ ethnic nationalities with diverse religious beliefs," Ogra stated on Friday.

He noted that Nigeria stands as a unified nation guided by constitutional law. "When we succeed, we do so together – as Nigerians. When evil strikes, it affects all of us without discrimination based on ethnic, religious, or regional origins," he added.

President Tinubu's New Media aide urged Nigerians to report all bigots fanning ethnic hatred. He stressed that the President cannot condone any form of bigotry and advised Nigerians to unite against propagators of hatred across ethnic and religious divides.

“I plead with, and urge all patriotic Nigerians to report any instances of bigotry and incendiary remarks, whether online or offline, to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a President and Leader for all Nigerians, as he has consistently stated, and does not condone any form of bigotry."

Ogra appealed to young Nigerians to resist manipulation by those seeking to incite division. "Do not allow anyone to poison your minds against your fellow Nigerians, irrespective of your/their political leanings."

He called on all patriotic, young Nigerians of good conscience to condemn divisive behavior, regardless of political affiliations.