The Igbo Elders Consultative Forum has distanced itself from the proposed national protest, stating that the South-East people will not participate in any demonstration.
This decision was disclosed on Tuesday as the elders emphasized their commitment to peace and stability in the region.
During a press briefing in Abuja, both the Chairman and Secretary of the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum, Simon Okeke and Charles Nwekeakwu, urged all Nigerians to work towards a prosperous, just, and equitable society.
They emphasized that the Igbo people have resolved to work with other ethnic groups to restructure the Nigerian state for the betterment of all citizens.
The Igbo Elders condemned the alleged hate speech and incitement of violence by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson for President Tinubu, who linked the Igbo people to the national protest and tagged Peter Obi, a presidential candidate, as the leader of the protest.
Furthermore, the Igbo Elders called on President Tinubu to caution his spokesperson and ensure that his actions do not misrepresent the presidency or create the impression of a presidential animus against the Igbo people.
