Afenifere was reacting to a comment made by Chief Lwuanyanwu during a gathering in Awka, Anambra State, that was said to have made fun of the Yoruba people.
The group’s National Organizing Secretary, Abagun Kole Omololu, made this claim in a statement that was published and bears his signature.
The leadership of the “would shortly reach out to Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership to seek clarity on why Chief Iwuanyanwu made the statement and if his perspective is a representation of what Ohanaeze Ndigbo genuinely believe of the Yorubas,” according to Omololu.
He stated: “Since then, we have watched the incident’s video, and our leadership is going to contact the Ohanaeze Ndigbo leadership.”
We want Ohaneze to send the Chief a warning not to denigrate the Yoruba. We live in a proud nation.
“We are a hospitable race. None of these things ought to be seen as an indication of fragility. Indeed, it’s a sign of decent conduct. Put an end to your insults.
We are appealing that all Yorubas and Nigerians as a whole retain their composure and continue to be compassionate toward their Igbo and people of other ethnicities in accordance with the Yoruba ethos of Omoluabi (good upbringing).
“We are all members of the same race and God.” Yorubas and our Igbo brothers and sisters have a long history of collaboration.
“Nigeria’s diversity is one of its advantages among the other nations.” Politics, religion, nationality, or any other factor shouldn’t be able to divide us.
Every Yoruba is urged to have good ties with all other ethnic groups, both at home and abroad.
“More important than any person’s or group’s dividing actions or careless remarks is our common humanity.”
“The Yoruba people are widely known for being proponents of peace, harmony, and order throughout the world.
The group said, “We should firmly hang on to such qualities for the sake of peace, development, and prosperity in Nigeria and around the globe.”
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