It is Time to Correct Marginalization of the Past- GLOMIP

The Global Movement for Igbo President in 2023 GLOMIP has said the amalgamation of Nigeria was a historic mistake that has birthed some of the problems facing the nation.

The Coordinator for GLOMIP 2023, Dr. Nnanna Igwe, made the expression in a statement today in the United Kingdom.

He said: ‘The amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914 has turned out to be a fundamental and administrative mistake of enormous generational consequences and implications. The amalgamation of the Southern and Northern Protectorates was flawed because it failed to cognizance the multi-complexities of the various amalgams comprising well-established kingdoms, empires, and nations with tremendous diversity.

“Nigeria today is the most diverse country globally, with over 300 ethnic nations and more than 500 languages.
“The pre-independence agitation for Nigeria was predicated on patriotism, equity, justice, fairness, love, the rule of law, democracy, peace, unity for progressive, virile one Nigeria. The foundation of Nigeria was based on principles of true Federalism to address the problems resulting from the amalgamation of Nigeria.

“It was wrongly envisaged that the nationalists who understand Nigeria would usher in good governance, transparency, accountability, equity, power-sharing, resource control, and fairness in the operation of Federalism.

“Today, Nigeria is, unfortunately, facing monumental challenges and at the precipice of disintegration due to successive governments. Since independence in 1960, Hausa/ Fulani from the North has ruled for more than 40 years, the Yorubas for more than ten years, and South-South six years, and South-East only six months of the military.

“Fellow Compatriots, you can see the glaring imbalance, and this is why the time has come to do the needful in 2023.”
Igwe further disclosed that to put things right and save the nation from the crises currently facing it, GLOMIP will use all-natural means to ensure that the 2023 power transition to the South-East.
I’ve started this: “To save Nigeria, ladies and gentlemen and compatriots, something urgent must be done. The restructuring of Nigeria must be done immediately, insecurities must be fully tackled by the government, and the power shift to South-East of Nigeria in 2023 is ultra-sacrosanct.

“The problems of herdsmen attacks and killings, terrorism by Boko Haram, monumental corruption, rigging of elections, unemployment, underdevelopment, lack of roads, poor education and health facilities must be urgently tackled.”
“At Independence, Nigeria stood on a tripod of Igbo, Hausa/ Fulani, and Yoruba. Today only the Igbo nation has been denied the presidency of Nigeria. Why my fellow compatriots? What is good for the goose is also good for the gander,’ he stated.

Igwe stated further that the recent peaceful#EndSARS protests, which were hijacked by hoodlums, almost led to the nation’s collapse. He posited that it was time to unite the country for the better and correct the past’s marginalization.