Liborous Oshoma, a public affairs analyst and lawyer, has claimed that the Igbos have resorted to a different kind of protest by remaining at home, especially in light of their financial ties to cities such as Lagos.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
He highlighted the divisive rhetoric that emerged as the protest gained momentum, where some individuals suggested that the Igbos should confine their protests to their own region. He argued that the Igbo community’s decision to abstain from participating in public protests is itself a form of protest that carries significant weight. He underscore the need for a national dialogue on how to reconcile the diverse ethnic and cultural identities within Nigeria, to ensure that all citizens feel included and united under a common cause.
He said in an interview with Arise TV, ”The Igbos refusal to participate in the protest is a protest in itself. And it speaks volumes and we shouldn’t close our eyes to it by saying they are not participating. They are fully participating in the protest to say we will sit at home. The Igbos have traders in Lagos and some people were already saying go and protest in your state.
And that also is a big problem because indirectly some people are telling you that we are not part of this entity called the area around the Niger. So there is a need for that discussion, how do we ensure that though tribe and tongue may differ but we stand in brotherhood. But unfortunately, you hear government say we thank God that the people from the South East are not going the protest. But they actually joined the protest because they are saying we don’t want to protest this way, we are going to sit at home.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
