By Okey Maduforo Awka .
The Igbo Community in the Abuja Federal Capital Territory FTC has commended Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra state over his fight against economic sabotage occasioned by the Monday sit at home order by IPOB.
The Community however urged Soludo to tamper justice with mercy noting that the continue closure of the largest market in sub Saharan Africa may escalate to serious crisis which may overheat the polity and ultimately compromise the already peace being enjoyed in the state .
According to the President of Igbo Community in Abuja Engr Ikenna- Ellis Ezenekwe and the Secretary General Comerade Emmanuel Chinwoke Onah , though the move is proper , Soludo should also consider the threat to the peace in the state and review his stands .
“The Igbo Community Association, FCT, has issued a statement commending Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State for his efforts to address perceived economic sabotage in the state”
“The association recognizes Governor Soludo’s commitment to improving the economic well-being of Anambra State and his notable achievements in infrastructure development and policy implementation”
“We acknowledge Your Excellency’s tireless efforts to drive development and progress in Anambra State,” the statement read.
“Your policies and infrastructural overhaul of Anambra State are second to none, and your pace of development outpaces all former governors without a doubt.”
However, the Association emphasized that the voice of the people must be heard and respected, urging the governor to reopen markets closed due to protests.
The markets, which have been a vital part of the community’s economic and social fabric, have been shut down, causing hardship to traders and consumers alike.
“The people want their markets back; they belong to them,” the statement read.
“The people also want to use the markets to make whatever statements they choose, and as a true son of the soil, you must respect this.”
The association noted with concern that the people of Onitsha are already taking to the streets in protest, and the situation is fast escalating. “We are worried that if the markets are not reopened immediately, the protests may lead to a breakdown in security, resulting in injury to innocent citizens and damage to property,” the statement warned.
The association emphasized the importance of respecting democratic principles and the rights of citizens to express themselves freely. “As a pan-African leader, you must understand the need for citizens to make protest statements to power,” the statement noted.
The Igbo Community Association, FCT, is calling on Governor Soludo to listen to the voices of his people and work towards a peaceful resolution to the current impasse. “We urge Your Excellency to act swiftly to address the concerns of the people and reopen the markets to avoid further escalation,” the statement concluded.
“We want harmonious engagement, not brute force,” the statement emphasized” the Community stated .
